CITY OF BOULDER Animal Protection Supervisor Salary in the United States

This is a working supervisor position, managing the operations of the City's Animal Protection unit, while overseeing and supporting the daily activities of Animal Protection staff. The Animal Protection Supervisor will also perform administrative work in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes related to the protection of animals, and related duties as required. 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of application. A bachelor's degree and three years of animal protection experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. Must possess a valid driver's license and a working knowledge of computerized data bases including Word and Excel. Ability to train and evaluate others in related operations. Experience working with the public, preferably in a customer service capacity. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously, deal with interruptions, and handle difficult situations under time pressure. Ability to act as a resource to staff and effectively explain and implement policies. Ability to schedule and coordinate the work of others. Ability to handle confidential information in a secure, professional and discretionary manner. Demonstrated interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to deal tactfully with the public. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and organizational skills, including good math skills. Flexible and open to change. Willing and able to work evenings and weekends.  Successful applicant must obtain Colorado Association of Animal Control Officer certification within one year from the date of hire.    

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – In addition to the required minimum qualifications:
Supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience in leadership, team building, problem-solving, and strong people skills. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Knowledge of the Boulder area and community, and the geographic layout of the City of Boulder. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, and to formulate, develop and present recommendations for such regulations. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in explaining and enforcing state laws and local ordinances pertaining to animal Protection and to diffuse hostile situations and calm irate residents. Experience in managing a budget. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish. Colorado Association of Animal  Officers certification.


APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO:

• Lift a 90-pound weight from the floor to a height of 36 inches and return it to the floor
• Lift and carry 90-pounds for a distance of 10 feet
• Drag a 150 object twenty feet
• Overhead lift of 30 pounds, pivot and place object on the floor
• Lift 75 pounds on a five foot extended pole 36 inches and return it to the floor
• Push and pull 75 pounds utilizing a five foot extended pole
• Run 100 yard sprint

 BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Demonstrated personal and professional honesty, integrity, good judgment as shown in applicant's criminal history, background and motor vehicle record, and use of drugs and alcohol. Preference will be given to applicants who have no history of use, sale or possession of illegal substances. Polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer used for verification of applicant information. Prior to employment, successful applicants are required to submit to a drug test. Some positions will also require passing a video interview and medical and/or psychological testing prior to employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Required Physical, Mental Effort and Environmental Conditions):
Physical Demands and Mental Effort: Occasional sitting to perform office tasks and patrol for loose or dangerous animals; frequent standing, walking, and running while chasing animals on all types of terrain in different weather conditions. Frequent crouching, squatting, bending, and twisting to detain animals to place in cages and load in vehicle; must be able to tolerate awkward movements such as resisted twisting, bending or lifting; frequent reaching below shoulder level and occasionally above shoulder level to load and unload captured animals; occasional kneeling, climbing, and balancing on fences and stairs, and jumping to escape animals. Frequent firm grasping and occasional light grasping, pinching, and fine motor skills. Constant near acuity and depth perception are requirements for vision, as is the ability to consistently hear and communicate via phone and two-way radio systems. Frequent lifting of fifty (50) pounds from ground level to shoulder height and twenty (20) pounds from ground level to overhead; frequent carrying of fifty (50) pounds for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet; occasionally lifting greater weights.
 
Work Environment: Work is regularly performed outdoors and occasionally indoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed year-round with occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, loud noise, dust, fumes, mist, chemicals, and all types of animals and situations including impoundment, quarantine, carcass removal and euthanasia. Due to the nature of the position, periods of high activity and stress in emergency situations under demanding conditions will exist, along with the handling of dangerous or hostile animals. 
 
Machines and Equipment used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, personal computer, and copy/fax machines, calculator, and department vehicle. Mobile and portable radio systems and computer system are used to communicate with Dispatch and Animal Protection Officers. Requires the use of animal handling equipment such as Kevlar gloves, leashes, ketch pole, humane trap, snake tongs, nets, cages and a euthanasia pole. Personal protective equipment includes the use of baton, asp, Taser, mace/OC spray, traffic vests, and latex, leather, or Kevlar gloves. Must be able to euthanize animals in emergency situations using a syringe or pole syringe.
 
NOTICE FOR JOBS REQUIRING DRIVING
 
Please be advised that State of Colorado law requires residents obtain a Colorado driver's license as follows:
 
Per C.R.S. 42-1-102 (81), any person who owns or operates a business in Colorado or who has resided within the state continuously for 90 days or who has obtained gainful employment within the state, whichever shall occur first, is considered a Colorado resident.
 
A student is defined as any non-resident who is temporarily residing in Colorado for the PRINCIPAL purpose of furthering his/her education and is considered a nonresident for tuition purposes. 
 
Non-residents may obtain out-of-state driving records through the state issuing the license. If you are a non-resident, you may need to give your permission for a representative to obtain your out of state motor vehicle records.
 
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 
 
Note: The above description is illustrative only. It is not meant to be all-inclusive. 
 
*This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days from 2/6/2020 after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.