ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Animal Control Supervisor. As a member of our team, you will oversee the work of Animal Control Officers and support staff as they enforce violations of Clark County Title 10 to ensure the safety of the community.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from high school AND five (5) years of full-time experience in enforcing animal control ordinances and regulations. As part of the aforementioned (5) years experience, or in addition to it, employees must also have two (2) years experience leading or supervising employees.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Willingness to handle injured, ill or dead animals in potentially hazardous situations.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the work of Animal Control Officers.
• Assists in developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the animal control section of the division.
• Develops and implements management systems, procedures and standards for program and staff evaluation.
• Directs the selection, supervision and work evaluation of assigned staff.
• Approves court orders, warrants and other legal documents and handles the most difficult animal control and abuse cases.
• Provides technical assistance to subordinates in difficult, technical or sensitive situations.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Assists the District Attorney staff in the prosecution of animal abuse cases; testifies in court as required.
• Speaks to and meets with a variety of community, business and educational organizations to further goals of the program.
• Coordinates the work of the section with that of other sections, divisions, departments, outside agencies and individuals.
• Monitors legislation and other developments related to animal control activities; evaluates their impact on County operations and recommends and implements policy and operational improvements.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment.
• Drives a motor vehicle in order to attend off-site meetings, respond to emergencies and conduct County business.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites; strength and stamina to lift and maneuver animals weighing up to 150 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

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• Clark County

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