Position Purpose/Summary
To effectively and efficiently manage the daily operations of the Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (Center.) This position ensures that animals are treated in a humane manner, in accordance with state and local laws and visitors to the Center are provided services in a professional and courteous manner. Plans, coordinates and supervises animal shelter activities which includes, but is not limited to animal impoundment, disease management, animal adoption, animal reclaims, front office, cash handling, humane euthanasia, inventory control, scheduling, payroll, and inter-department and outside agency collaboration, in accordance with the standards and procedures established by the Center and City. This position reports to the Executive Director. Supervision is exercised over a team of animal care staff and a corps of volunteers.

Essential Functions
- Responsible for the operational management of all Center activities, (with the exception of animal control officers and field services), including programs, personnel,



and adherence to the annual budget.
- Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and supervising staff for the facility. Includes performing annual staff performance evaluations and any disciplinary actions necessary.
- Serves as a professional and courteous representative of the Center. Serves as a role model for the public, staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and effective approach is maintained at all times.
- Oversees recruitment, training, and supervision of the Center's 175+ volunteers.
- Ensures that proper care and attention is provided to all animals in the Center's custody in accordance with the facility's policies, procedures, and any applicable laws.
- Possesses strong understanding of shelter animal population, health, and disease control.
- Works creatively and effectively with outside organizations to increase the Center's live release rate. Supervises or provides the function of euth

📌 Animal Shelter Supervisor (Control 3 Norte)
🏢 City of Springfield Human Resources
📍 Control 3 Norte