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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> 15.Plan, assign, and schedule employees and work; organize and prioritize workflow; and provide direction on complex, technical or procedural issues. Identify inefficiencies in workflows and implement systems to correct issues. 16.Ensure enforcement, shelter, clerical employees, and volunteers provide quality service to citizens and county employees; promote cooperative team efforts between employees and with other county departments. Promote and model excellent customer service. 17.Plan, facilitate or conduct public relations and education activities to promote the adoption, redemption, licensing, and proper care of dogs; make presentations to county and community groups; respond to citizen complaints against the county. 18.Prepare and maintain reports and records; researches, compiles, and analyzes statistics and other information; develops and revises forms; oversees and maintains computerized database. 19.May testify in court regarding violations; inspects and documents shelter operations; performs field investigations as needed. 20.Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.Bachelor's degree in animal science, pre-veterinary medicine, public relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field; AND 2.Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in animal shelter operations management; including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience; OR 3.Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Oregon driver's license. > Must possess, at time of hire, and maintain an acceptable driver's record. > Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime > may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays. > Demonstrated experience with public speaking and community outreach. > Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others reach their full > potential; including demonstrated supervisory knowledge, i.e., professional development/training methods. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of state and county laws, rules, and regulations; principles and practices of the care and behavior of dogs; knowledgeable of best standards of practice in animal sheltering and a commitment to staying current on national trends; identification of dog diseases and injuries; agency and community resources related to dog control and veterinary referral services. Office and computer equipment and programs with demonstrated skill in their use. Principles and practices of public or business administration and procedures with ability to apply those principles, including personnel management, leadership, communications, and budget/grant administration; participative management theories; team building and conflict resolution; accounting principles, with record keeping and database management techniques. Interpret and enforce dog control laws; evaluate program requirements and initiate program operational decisions; plan, manage and evaluate the work of assigned employees; track and maintain statistics regarding service calls/investigations and https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID...2/22/2021