Summary Minimum starting salary is $20.01 per hour, depending on qualifications WHY WORK FOR WACO: - Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate aboutJob SecurityDesire to give back
Minimum Qualifications Required: - Associate's Degree in Business, Animal Care or a related field
- Three (3) years of experience in a related setting;
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License
Licenses and Certifications:- Basic Animal Control certification is required within one year of hire date
- Euthanasia Technician certification from Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers (TAACO) is required within 120 days of hire date
Preferred :- One year of supervisory experience
Position Overview Under basic supervision, provides experiential care, supervises the daily operations of the City of Waco animal shelter; assures animal shelter operations are in compliance with state laws and City policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities - Supervises the daily operations of the animal shelter; resolves problems within scope of authority.
- Inspects kennels in order to verify the health of animals, prevent spread of disease and comply with government regulations; monitors facilities to assure proper maintenance procedures are followed.
- Supervises staff; assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
- Ensure shelter is cleaned daily including feeding, watering, and grooming.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our
Benefits page.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
