Animal Care Manager (Management Analyst II)

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Company: Fairfax County, VA

Location: Fairfax, VA 22030

Description:

Salary : $67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (EJ13), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 25-00612
Department: Animal Services
Opening Date: 03/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Fairfax County Animal Services is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Animal Care Manager for the Michael R. Frey Campus on West Ox Road in Fairfax, VA. If you're passionate about advancing animal welfare through innovative programs, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have experience leading and developing dedicated animal care teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in supporting the well-being of pets and the community we serve and be part of an exciting period of growth at the shelter. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on both animals and their families, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website .

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creates and effectively implements progressive programs, policies, and procedures related to the care and movement of animals in the care of the shelter.
Works with the animal care supervisor to oversee kennel operations and ensure effective, professional, and humane management of all kennel areas and all animals at the shelter, including supervision, training, evaluation, certification, and development of animal caretakers and development of effective caretaker teams.
Builds a comprehensive orientation program for caretaking staff and ensures staff understands, acknowledges, and complies. Implements the organization's strategic plan and works to ensure continuous improvement regarding compassionate and humane care of animals; support and mentoring of caretaking staff; efficiency of animal care operations in support of overall department goals and operations; and customer service and community relations.
Acts as liaison with contract veterinarian regarding Shelter pets.
Fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement based on evolving industry best practices.
Monitors and manages all inventory for kennel operations.
Serves as facility manager.
Ensures compliance with all county and state guidelines and requirements.

Works under the direction of the Animal Shelter Director and Deputy Director, Director of Operations.

This position performs in the assigned functional area of animal services management.

Note: This role requires flexibility, as it may involve working varying shifts and/or being reassigned to different department facilities as needed. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holiday availability.

Salary: The salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint ($67,425.90 to $89,901.76) of the advertised compensation range. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools' employees.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

Performs a wide-range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
May supervise administrative and paraprofessional staff;
Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county
departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid driver's license (Required at the time of application)
Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is required within 12 months of employment, with recertification every 36 months.
Fear Free Shelter Certification is required within three (3) months of employment, with recertification as required.
Virginia Humane Euthanasia Competency Certification is required within six (6) months of employment, with recertification required every 36 months.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three years of supervisory experience.
A minimum of three years of experience working in an animal-related capacity.
Demonstrates an understanding of progressive animal welfare best practices.
Experience using Microsoft programs and sheltering data management software.
Experience handling animals in unfamiliar environments such as a shelter or veterinary practice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Create materials and operate equipment necessary to complete work tasks.
Visual acuity to read standard text and data on a computer monitor.
Drive county or personal vehicle to travel throughout Fairfax County and other jurisdictions to meet the ongoing business needs of the organization.
Engage with residents, businesses, visitors, staff, volunteers, and others in person, via e-mail, and over the phone.
Deliver presentations and/or testify in person and virtually. Maneuver safely in kennels, dog play yards, cat rooms, small animal room, off-site events, etc.
Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a case-by-case-basis).
Must have current pre-exposure rabies vaccination or obtain within three (3) months.
Must not have allergies to animals or animal-related supplies (e.g., hay, peanut butter, etc.) that would interfere with the ability to work in an animal care environment.
Safely handle, move, and restrain animals of various species, sizes, conditions, and temperament.
Walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb stairs, and be comfortable doing these activities for extended periods of time; lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds; use hands to grasp, handle, and feel; and talk, see, and hear.
Work a varied schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Requisition 25-00612
Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Commuter Benefit Program
Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

For additional details please visit the
Non-Merit Positions

Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Program
Deferred Compensation

Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

Less than 12th grade
High school diploma or GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctorate degree

02

Please indicate your major(s) or minor(s) towards a degree(s). Check all that apply.

Veterinary medicine
Zoology
Animal science
Veterinary technician
Other (related field)
Other (non-related field)
Not applicable

03

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
04

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

Less than 45 quarter hours
45 to less than 90 quarter hours
90 to less than 135 quarter hours
135 to less than 180 quarter hours
180 or more quarter hours
Less than 30 semester hours
30 to less than 60 semester hours
60 to less than 90 semester hours
90 to less than 120 semester hours
120 or more semester hours
Not applicable

05

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

06

How many years of full-time equivalent professional work experience do you have in the assigned functional area of working in an animal shelter, kennel, veterinary clinic, boarding facility, or other animal-related organization with animal care and handling responsibility?

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five to less than six years
Six or more years

07

Do you possess a current certification to euthanize in Virginia?

08

Are you willing to perform humane euthanasia when necessary?

09

Are you comfortable working around a diverse array of animals of varying behaviors, including dogs of all sizes, cats, small animals, reptiles, amphibians, etc.?

10

Are you allergic to any kinds of animals?

11

If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, please list the kinds of animals to which you are allergic. If this question does not pertain to you, enter "N/A".
12

How many years of full-time equivalent work experience do you have in supervising staff in an animal-related capacity? This may include full-time and/or part-time employees.

None
Less than one year
One to less than two years
Two to less than three years
Three to less than four years
Four to less than five years
Five to less than six years
Six or more years

13

What is the largest number of employees you have supervised? This may include full-time and/or part-time employees. (Details must be supported by your application.)

None
One to three
Four to six
Seven to nine
Ten or more

14

Do you have any experience with training or developing any of the following instructional materials for employees? Check all that apply.

Created training checklist(s)
Developed training materials such as manual(s) or handout(s)
Cross-trained other employee(s).
Oral presentations with PowerPoint slides to a work group
None of the above

15

Do you have professional experience coordinating and collaborating with veterinary clinics and veterinary staff?

16

Are you proficient in any of the following software applications? Check all that apply.

Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks)
Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
Pet Point, Chameleon, or other Shelter management software
None of the above

17

Are you willing and capable of working a rotating shift, including regular weekends and evenings?

18

This position requires flexibility, as it involves working shifts and/or being reassigned to different department facilities as needed. Are you willing to work shifts and/or be transferred between our two campuses located in Fairfax and Lorton, Virginia?

19

The selected applicant's salary will not exceed the midpoint range ($67,425.90 to $89,901.76) of the advertised compensation range. Are you willing and able to accept a potential salary offer within the aforementioned range if selected for the position? (Note: Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.)

Yes
No
Not applicable (Promotional rules apply. I am a current Fairfax County Government or Fairfax County Public Schools employee.)

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Animal Care Manager (Management Analyst II)

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