Assistant Director of Field Services

LifeLine Animal Project

Job Description

LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals.

This position plans, organizes, manages and directs the work of the Field Services Department; ensures compliance with county contract, ordinances and state law; provides administrative and technical direction to Field Services department; develops changes to program and connects with the public and government entities.

Essential Job Functions:
This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.
• Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project:

Save Lives
Build Community Be Compassionate
Be Exceptional Stewards Take Responsibility
Be Courageous Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity

• Develop and implement a community-focused patrol model focusing on engaging and educating the community in animal related care.
• Understand Fulton County animal control ordinances and state laws regarding animals. Develop curriculum and teach classes to Field and Shelter staff relating to ordinance compliance, cruelty investigations, and disaster response.
• Prepare for and coordinate with Atlanta Fulton County Emergency Management for any type of disaster which might require the assistance of Field Services.
• Develop and implement new programs related to Field Services
• Provide guidance to agency needs related to court cases and court holds.
• Oversee daily audit of field activity to ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and follow-ups are scheduled and conducted in a timely manner. Flag any unusual activity and ensure issues are resolved quickly and professionally. Ensure that calls for service are investigated, correct, and complete before being finalized and filed.
• Provide a safe work environment for animals and employees.
• Interact with the public in a professional and knowledgeable manner to maintain public confidence and safety; speak at schools and to other community groups concerning animal control services.
• Provide direction and assistance on complex, controversial or politically sensitive Field Services cases; direct the preparation of detailed and comprehensive technical reports.
• Represent the Field Services Department as requested on legislative matters as a spectator and/or witness on legislative matters.
• Develop professional, cooperative relationships with law enforcement and other animal control agencies who operate within Fulton County.
• Prepare staff for court appearances, testimony, and depositions when needed so that information is presented accurately and professionally.
• Review and approve purchase request for department needs and essentials.
• Draft and file motions on behalf of the agency.
• Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in animal services field operations.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Supervisor.
• Two-Year degree in criminal justice or animal welfare, required.
• NACA certification as ACO I, ACO II and ACO III, preferred.
• Certification in animal cruelty investigation.
• Valid, Georgia driver’s license and eligible for coverage under LifeLine’s auto insurance policy.
• Advanced knowledge of state and county animal control ordinances and laws.
• Expert animal handling skills for large and small animals.
• Considerable knowledge of animal welfare programs.
• Ability to prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.
• Valid, Georgia driver’s license and eligible for coverage under LifeLine’s auto insurance policy.
• Ability to supervise the work of assigned subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be available to work on weekends.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• NACA I, II, III certification preferred.
Certification in euthanasia may be required.
• Valid, Georgia Drivers license required.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to a kennel that is not air-conditioned and may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.

This is a full time job