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Job listing for HHS Manager, Animal Services City of Austin


Description:
The City of Austin is seeking qualified applicants for a Health and Human Services Manager, Animal Services. This position will serve under general direction of, and as assigned by, the Assistant Director, Animal Services, of the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department. Key duties and responsibilities include the following: Responsible for the day to day operations of the Animal Services Division. Manage, coordinate, provide leadership for, and promote services and programs. Implement new programs and program enhancements.

Supervise and coordinate activities of subordinate staff; and provide leadership in policy development and decision-making. Provides leadership, strategic directions and supervision. Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training,evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Financial Monitoring/Budgeting activities to produce financial and budgetary information and reports to ensure appropriate allocation, utilization and control of City resources in compliance with city and other financial policies. Develops and maintains standard operating procedures. Researches, designs and promotes best practices for the delivery of program and services. Oversees the coordination of activities. Resolve customer complaints. Coordinate activities with other organizations, community groups, and citizens. Interface with Austin based animal welfare agencies on programs, services, projects, and community impacts. Perform special projects for Assistant Director.

Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus five(5) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning or program management. Two (2) years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Masters degree may substitute for two (2) years of the experience. Knowledge and experience in animal services related programs. Skill in communication effectively with the public, media, animal welfare organizations and co-workers. Skills in effective oral and written communication. Skills in project management and project implementation.

Deadline: Until filled.To Apply:www.austincityjobs. org Req: 063724