Salary: $3,862.14 – $4,694.46 Biweekly
Location : Tracy, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 23-066
Department: Police
Division: Animal Services
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 3:00 PM Pacific
Description
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Under general direction of the Police Support Operations Manager, plans organizes and directs the activities of the Animal Services Division within the Police department, including the enforcement of City ordinances and state laws relating to animal control activities; operates and maintains the City animal shelter and directs staff in field and shelter activities; establishes and implements policies and procedures; advises the Police Chief and command staff on animal service operation issues.
Essential and Marginal Duties
The Animal Services Manager is responsible for the administration of the City wide Animal Services Division within general policy guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for drafting policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, monitoring the division budget, enforcement of City ordinances and state laws relating to animal control activities and directing day to day activities. It is distinguished from the Animal Services Supervisor in that it has program planning, management and administration responsibilities for the entire division.
Minimum Qualifications
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Plans, organizes, directs and manages personnel and activities of the Animal Services Division.Selects and trains Animal Services staff; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; prepares performance evaluations and ensures their job-related training and development. Prepares and administration of the Animal Services program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitors the budget and develops sources of additional funding or revenue.Researches, prepares, evaluates and monitors grants. Assigns and directs daily activities including investigation of complaints, dangerous animals, welfare checks, other field services and patrol, enforcement of state and local laws regarding animal control, feeding, care, adoption, placement, quarantine, euthanasia and disposal of animals held at the shelter, collection of fees, and shelter operation and maintenance. Develops public education programs concerning the responsibilities of animal ownership and proper care and control of animals. Oversees the impounding and emergency veterinary care of injured, sick or abandoned animals found on public or private property. Maintains and monitors the health of impounded animals; ensures the health of animals in accordance with current animal welfare and sheltering standards; manages shelter population. Investigates and resolves complaints regarding animal control and shelter activity; ensures observance of safe working practices. Oversees and directs the activities of the Tracy Animal Shelter volunteer program. Prepares a variety of studies and reports related to current animal shelter issues and long range City needs, and develops specific proposals to meet them.Assures compliance with Federal and State, County and local laws and regulations covering the impounding, care, sale, euthanasia and disposal of animals. Enforces laws governing the licensing and control of animals. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other departments, the public, and other animal welfare groups; coordinate the functions of the animal shelter with other public and private animal organizations. Deal courteously and effectively with staff, representatives of other departments and agencies, vendors, and members of the general public. Maintain records and files concerning operations and programs; prepare and review reports on operations and activities; maintain and provide records and information necessary for court hearings and the prosecution of cases related to animal control. . Develops policies and procedures for the implementation of new programs; ensuring the effective integration of field and shelter policies with the department. Directs and participates in the development of both short term goals and long range objectives of departmental operations. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends in progressive sheltering and developments in the field of animal services; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs. Prepares and presents staff reports and other documentation for presentation at City Council meetings. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of operation activities and recommends ways to increase productivity. Make public presentations before groups and represent the Division and the City at meetings and conferences.Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Knowledge of: Advanced principles and practices of animal services management including the areas related to animal licensing, recovery, sheltering and pet adoption. Advanced principles of program management and administration.
Advanced principles and practices of contract management and project management. Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Principles of supervision; training and performance evaluation.
Federal and State and local laws, codes, ordinances & regulations governing animal services and shelter operations; including, but not limited to, licensing, quarantine, impounding, care, adoption, releasing and disposal of animals.
Methods and equipment used in handling various types of small and large animals. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, and applicable software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to: Manage the Animal Services division including shelter facility operations and animal control services and activities.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing animal services.
Understand the structure and operations of municipalities, non-profits, and private organizations engaged in animal care services.
Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Prepare and present clear and concise reports.
Research, analyze, evaluate and implement service delivery methods and techniques. Oversee the maintenance of accurate, complete case files for hearings and court proceedings.
Make presentations to community groups and testify in hearings and court proceedings. Oversees the development of written materials related to animal services activities for dissemination to the public.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the division.
Work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies.
Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues related to animal services.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work .
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major in public or business administration, animal science or a closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience working in an animal services agency or humane society, including management and administrative responsibility in the operation of an animal shelter or animal care facility and two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities.
Experience with a City or County animal services agency is highly desirable.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver license by date of hire.
Possession of or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, California Penal Code 832 certificate.
Possession of or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid Euthanasia Certificate.
Possession of or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a valid California Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP).
The City of Tracy provides a generous benefit package to employees in the Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More information can be found in the and in the between the City of Tracy and the Tracy Mid-Managers Bargaining Unit.
Health Benefits – Choice of Kaiser, HMO, POS and PPO, and Sutter Health Plus HMO health insurance plans available. City contribution fully covers premiums for Kaiser HMO or Sutter HMO with dental and vision and provides a generous contribution towards other plans including Kaiser Point of Service Plan and PPO.
Dental and Vision Plans – Choice of Delta Dental or Bright Now Dental plans available. VSP is available as a Vision plan.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability – Individual coverage of $50,000 is fully paid by the City. Supplemental life insurance may be purchased by the employee at the same premium rate paid by the City.
Retirement Program – CalPERS (formula dependent upon hire date and membership status in CalPERS). Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation programs available (MissionSquare & AIG/VALIC). The City participates in Social Security.
Paid Leave and Holidays – General vacation accrues at the rate of 96 hours per year the first year and progresses up to 192 hours per year at 16 years of service. Management leave is accrued at 104 hours per year. Maximum accumulation of vacation, management leave, and floating holidays shall be 488 hours. Sick leave is accrued at a rate of 96 hours per year with unlimited accrual. There are 14 paid holidays per year (includes 2 floating holidays).
Management Benefit – Fixed allowance of $960 per year to be used at employee’s discretion for job related expenses.
Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts – (IRS Section 125): Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.
Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program, AFLAC, Employee Credit Union, Direct Deposit, Scholareshare529 and Tuition Reimbursement.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following Supplemental Questions. I understand these responses must match the information I provide in the Work Experience and Education sections of my application (do not answer “see resume”).I certify that all information provided on this application and the Supplemental Questions is true to the best of my knowledge.
- Yes
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Do you have experience working in a City, County or other municipal animal services agency? If you select “YES”, this experience must be listed in the work history section of your application.
- Yes
- No
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If you selected “YES” in the question above, please state the name of the agency you worked for and how long you were employed. If you answered “NO” indicate “N/A”
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Please describe an animal services related project or program that you developed and implemented. Please outline the purpose of the project, how the project was implemented and any challenges you encountered and how you dealt with them.
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The candidate selected to fill this position will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation. Do you agree and understand this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question