Animal Care and Control Field Supervisor

Animal Care and Control Field Supervisor

Salary

$69,523.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA08631

Division

Health

Opening Date

05/11/2026

Closing Date

6/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Position Description

The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) seeks a dynamic and experienced Field Supervisor to provide leadership within our Metro Animal Care and Control program. This position is a first-line supervisor, responsible for the effective supervision and administration of the employees who operate the shelter's Animal Control services. Responsibilities include: staff supervision - prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; budgeting and financial transactions, report/record-keeping, employee relations and performance management. Because this supervisory position is required to occasionally step in to fill the shift of a front-line employee, many of the duties align with those required of an Animal Control Officer 1.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.

Typical Duties

• Enforces animal control laws and ordinances by issuing citations, documenting evidence, communicating with other law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys, and testifying in court when appropriate.
• Responds to requests for assistance with wildlife and vicious animals, requests for assistance and investigation of allegations of animal cruelty.
• Apprehends, subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, and other animals, including vicious, feral, and sick animals.
• Rescues injured and ill animals, transports animals to shelter veterinarians when appropriate, performs field euthanasia (by chemical injection) when necessary; and removes and disposes of dead animals.
• Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals for examination.
• Prepares and reviews investigative reports, daily log sheets, legal documents, and other reports as required. Uses the data to practice quality improvement, data analysis, program planning and evaluation.
• Establishes and implement s departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in a fair and impartial manner.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures; recommends internal organization; establishes and implements management systems to effectively meet operating goals and objectives.
• Maintains staffing of field-related positions by evaluating the need to fill vacant positions, recommending changes in position allocation, and ensuring proper training and certification of MPHD's Animal Control personnel.
• Works with Shelter Manager, Animal Control Officers, and other shelter staff to support adoption and outreach efforts.
• Prepares regular progress reports and communicates with internal and external stakeholders about animal control related safety and health issues as needed for visibility and success of the program. Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
• May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent.
• Requires 5 - 7 years of experience in animal control or a related field, including 2 - 3 years supervisory and administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government's employment-based immigration programs.

Licensure:

• Valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain that certification within six months of hire.
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

Humanely restrains an animal.

Uses protective clothing or gear.

Possess normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.

May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme disease and Zoonosis.

Working Environment/Physical Demands

Requires sedentary work that involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time, exerting up to 40 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations.

Humanely restrain an animal.

Use protective clothing or gear.

Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme disease and Zoonosis.

Must be able to meet the following Competencies

Coordinating work activities; multi-tasking; resolving conflicts/negotiating; analytical thinking; active listening; communicating with co-workers; attention to detail; service orientation; stress tolerance; and follow through.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, Biology, or a related field.

As of date of hire, must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent in experience/education.

As of date of hire, must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent, including sufficient years of field experience combined with continuing education certifications earned from attending seminars on animal shelter, care or control.

Must have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals.

Must have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Nursing Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

02

How many years of experience in animal control or a related field do you have ?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• More than 7 years

03

How many years of supervisory and administrative experience do you have ?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• More than 2 years

04

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address Human Resources Division

700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201

Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone (615) 862-6640

Website https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities