State of Connecticut Executive Branch

State Animal Control Supervisor (0468PS)

$42.39-$53.26 Hourly / $3,390.50-$4,260.31 BiWeekly /
$88,492.00-$111,194.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Agriculture this class is accountable for supervision of the State Animal Control Unit which has responsibility for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to the control and impoundment of domestic, companion and exotic animals and animal cruelty laws.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from an Agriculture Bureau Director or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises State Animal Control Officers and other staff as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff;
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations;
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Prepares reports and correspondence; 
  • Supervises enforcement of laws and regulations relating to domestic, companion and exotic animals; 
  • Supervises inspection of pet shops, commercial kennels, grooming and training facilities and municipal animal control facilities; 
  • Supervises investigations or personally investigates reported violations of laws and regulations relating to domestic, companion and exotic animals; 
  • Prepares and issues infractions, complaints, misdemeanor summons and arrest warrants for violations of laws and regulations; 
  • Provides technical oversight to municipal animal control officers with respect to statewide animal control issues;
  • Maintains records; 
  • May arrest persons for violations of laws relating to domestic, companion or exotic animals; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • care and handling of livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, goats and poultry;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • law enforcement procedures; 
    • domestic, companion and exotic animal control procedures and operation of animal control facilities; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in the field of animal control or commercial management of domestic animals or law enforcement involving animals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in animal control law enforcement procedures and communications.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a State Animal Control Officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in agriculture, animal science, law enforcement or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class will be required to carry a firearm and other defensive weapons including chemical weapons and will be required to obtain training and retain proper certification for such weapons.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough character investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to considerable danger of injury from animal bites, rabid animals, disagreeable and potentially dangerous conditions dealing with animals and issuing arrest warrants.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(09)-PROTECT SERV (NP-5)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

PS 17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of State Animal Control Supervisor in Salary Group PS 17 approved October 07, 2022. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statute § 5-200a. Revised to modify content and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-096

EFFECTIVE DATE

07/30/2024
CLASS: 0468PS; EST: 10/8/1965; REV: 7/31/2024;