Animal Services Supervisor

Job overview

The Animal Services Supervisor role is onsite in Syracuse, NY. The listing provides an annual salary of $60,360–$63,860. The City of Syracuse requires residency; nonresidents have six months from hire to establish it. The role supervises the City of Syracuse dog shelter. The supervisor oversees shelter operations and staff, ensuring efficient dog care while managing records, supplies, and budget-related work. Coordination with city departments, veterinary hospitals, nonprofits, and constituents supports animal care and responses to community concerns.

What you'll do

• Plan, direct, and supervise shelter attendants
• review care logs, release forms, adoption records, timesheets, and leave records
• develop and implement dog-care procedures
• maintain adoption and emergency-care reports
• manage shelter supply inventory
• assist with annual budget preparation and expenditure review
• coordinate with city divisions, police, nonprofits, veterinary hospitals, and counsel
• respond to constituent animal-related concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal services supervisor

syracuse ny

city of syracuse

$60,360–$63,860/year

dog shelter

animal care

staff supervision

budget preparation

dog control

community liaison

new york state driver’s license

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave.

Why this role

Associate degree in criminal justice or animal science, or qualifying animal-control experience including one year in a supervisory capacity; valid New York State driver’s license required. City residency required or must be established within six months of hire.

About the employer

City of Syracuse is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.