Behavior Training Manager
Broward CountyREQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator - Behavior Training Manager to support the Animal Care Division.
Benefits of Broward County EmploymentHigh Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, or animal related field or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment.
Applicants must have a professional training/behavior certification from one of the following certifying bodies and adhere to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position statement on Humane Dog Training.
-KPA-CTC (Karen Pryor Academy)
-CTC (The Academy for Dog Trainers)
-AVBT (The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians)
-ACVB (The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists)
-ACAAB, CAAB (Animal Behavior Society)
-CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, or CBCC-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers)
-CDBC, CCBC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)
-PCT-A, PCBC-A (Pet Professional Guild)
Preferences
Have (3) years or more experience working in a supervisory role in an animal related field.
One year experience working with Chameleon.
Ability to read and speak Spanish.
Certification as an Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA)
Bachelor's Degree in Management or animal related field.
Knowledge of general animal care/health principals and practices.Additional Information:
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
SCOPE OF WORK
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
The key responsibilities of this position are to develop a comprehensive animal training and enrichment program. These concepts will include:
- Creating, implementing, and communicating daily enrichment and training plans for shelter pets
- Coordinating pathway planning for all animals in our care with the assistance of the management team
- Identifying the individual behavioral needs of at-risk animals based on shelter resources and assisting with increasing their live outcomes when appropriate
- Participating in ‘Daily Population Rounds’ to monitor the behavioral and medical health of all shelter pets
- Developing and maintaining the operational structure for daily dog play groups, including assessing the playstyle of new shelter dogs
- Establishing standardized terminology for objective behavioral observations
- Ensuring accurate entry of animals' behavioral records in the shelter's software
- Performing behavioral assessments of shelter animals when necessary
- Monitoring progress of pets housed in restricted sections due to public safety concerns
- Developing a primarily volunteer-led enrichment initiative for shelter cats and dogs, assisted by staff when needed
- Participating in kennel team huddles
- Conducting staff trainings regarding best practices for animal handling topics
- Recommending and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to improve internal processes and create efficiencies
- Offering dog training guidance through the development of informational resources for internal and external use
- Covering for Kennel Manager and Supervisors when needed
- Communicating and interacting with other shelter sections and the public
-Work during Emergency Declarations
- Performing related work as assignedWORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.