Animal Shelter Director
Department:
Reports to:
Animal Shelter
Pay: $3,894/mo.
Junction City/Geary County Animal Shelter Board
Geary County Commission
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the JC/GC Animal Shelter Board is an exempt position
responsible for the effective and efficient management and operation of the Junction
City/Geary County Animal Shelter including planning, directing, organizing, proposing
policies, establishing procedures, financial management and personnel management. The
Shelter is a joint County/City operation which receives much of their additional funding
and support from the local Friends of the Animals Group. Strong interpersonal and
communication skills are essential.
Essential Functions
 Manages the operation and maintenance of the Animal Shelter conforming to
City, State and Federal regulations and statutes.
 Directs the adoption or disposal of stray or vicious animals.
 Hire, train and supervise staff.
 Establishes procedures for the day to day operation of the facility.
 Researches and recommends policies regarding the overall operation and mission
of the Shelter to the Board.
 Researches and recommends ordinance changes related to animal control.
 Performs positive public relations, initiates programs, communicating with
schools, professional organizations, veterinary medical and animal control
associations, media and the public for continuing education, complaint resolution
or the exchange of information.
 Prepares budgets for submission to Geary County and Junction City.
 Administers budget by maintaining accurate accountability for all monies
received and expended by the Animal Shelter, purchasing items in accordance
with County Purchasing Policies and making recommendations to the Animal
Shelter Board for capital projects.
 Responsible for financial management and proper accounting of shelter fees
collected and accounts payable including reimbursements.
 Approves adoption applications.
 Appears in court as required for animal-related court cases.
 Attain and maintain certification for euthanasia of animals.
 Conducts or schedules maintenance tasks in and around the shelter building and
grounds.
Marginal Functions
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Feed and water all animals housed in the facility.
Perform intake functions following specified checklist when animals are brought
to shelter. Includes such functions as:
o Complete paperwork regarding animal history and appearance
o Administer vaccinations as instructed
o Caging animal in appropriate area
o Taking fecal sample for testing
o Monitor health of animals reporting any suspicion of illnesses or disease.
o Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of facility including:
o Scooping fecal matter inside and outside building
o Scrub and disinfect inside and outside of cages and fencing
o Spray outside housing of shelter with disinfectant
o Sweep and mop walking areas
o Scrub and disinfect all feeding/watering dishes and litter boxes
o Maintain clean bedding in clean cages
o Dust objects and washing walls, bathroom, lobby and office area
o Trash removal
Adopt animals out according to the regulations of the State of Kansas, the City of
Junction City and the policies of the Junction City/Geary County Animal Shelter
Board.
Answers telephone and greets and assists public
Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
Other Applicant Qualifications
 Willingness to reside within 30 miles of worksite within 90 days of employment.
 The facility is open seven days a week, therefore some weekend and holiday work is
expected.
Position Requirements
Behavior Standard: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating
in a professional and friendly manner with customers, citizens, co-workers and
management.
Experience: This is a management position as a department head. A minimum of three
years of hands-on experience working with a variety and/or large number of animals in
confined areas is essential. At least two years of management and supervisory experience
is required. Employee must have the ability to deal with animals of all breeds and
temperaments, have no fear of animals and no extreme allergies.
Education: High school diploma or GED required. Must maintain a valid Kansas driver’s
license.
Skills: Familiarity with animals and able to recognize possibility of illnesses. Ability to
work with animals of all breeds and temperaments. Exceptional customer service skills
and ability to work with the general public. Working knowledge in care and treatment of
animals. Management and bookkeeping skills to maintain accountability of monies
received and responsible expenditure of budgeted and donated funds.
Problem Solving: Extensive problem solving exists in this position. Problems include
making appropriate approval/denial of adoption applications, judging overall health of an
animal, appropriate placement of animals into shelter and assuring shelter meets licensing
standards. Answering calls from on-duty staff to problem solve unique situations.
Decision-Making: Extensive decision making exists in this position. Examples include
approving adoption applications, managing budget expenditures, deciding on treatment of
animals and decisive interpretation of federal, state and local guidelines, laws, policies,
and ordinances.
Accountability: Employee is directly responsible for administering the preparation of the
department budget and subsequent expenditures as well as for all fees collected through
the Animal Shelter. Employee does have budgetary control of the department and does
participate in the annual budget process.
Supervision: Indirect supervision is provided by the Animal Shelter Board. Employee
has supervisory responsibility over all employees and volunteers at the Shelter.
Personal Relations: Continual contact with the general public. Employee must
consistently demonstrate a professional and courteous mannerism. Must have knowledge,
skills and abilities in dealing with irate and threatening behavior.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and must be able to talk or hear
for communication. Lifting is required to move animals. Occasionally the lifting may
exceed 40 pounds. Pushing, pulling, kneeling and reaching are required. The employee is
continually required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment: The employee will be subject to an environment with extremely
loud noises and unpleasant odors on a regular basis. Extreme weather conditions can be
encountered.
Summary
This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this
position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may
arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of
employment.
This job description was last updated in July 2013. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were reviewed.