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1:? Shelter Director, Animal Services Page 2 o Skill in supervision. o Skill in public and interpersonal relations o Sldll in oral and written communication SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Animal Services Director assigns work in terms of overall goals and objectives. Completed work is spot-checked for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results. GUIDELINES: Guidelines include federal and state laws and regulations, local animal control and health ordinances, and department policies, procedures and manuals.. These guidelines require,judgment, selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied administrative and supervisory duties. The emotional issues that occur when animals expire and the difficulty of explaining the need for euthanasia contributes to the complexity of the work. SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter. Successful performance in this position ensures that animals are adopted and removed from the shelter. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with shelter managers from other agencies, other county employees, coworkers, and the general public. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, motive persons and settle matters. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, or stooping. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed in an office where the employee may be exposed to noise, SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over Shelter Operations Manager (1), Shelter Program Coordinator (I), Administrative Assistant II (1), and Accounting Technician I (1). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: o Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field,