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SalaryOne immediate vacancy in the Kings County Sheriff's Office, Animal Control Division. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS
This position includes management level II benefits which includes CalPERS retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement), fully paid PPO health, dental, vision and chiropractic health insurance premiums for employee and eligible dependents; term life insurance; in addition to the standard sick leave and vacation accruals and holidays, this position receives an additional 64 hours of management leave.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for managing and supervising the County’s Animal Services and control operations, services, programs, and animal shelter that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized related functions with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, assisting with budget development and administration. Incumbents coordinate key programs/projects with other County divisions and departments and external agencies and provide support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas.
MANAGEMENT LEVEL II BENEFITS
This position includes management level II benefits which includes CalPERS retirement (see benefits section to determine plan/tier placement), fully paid PPO health, dental, vision and chiropractic health insurance premiums for employee and eligible dependents; term life insurance; in addition to the standard sick leave and vacation accruals and holidays, this position receives an additional 64 hours of management leave.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for managing and supervising the County’s Animal Services and control operations, services, programs, and animal shelter that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized related functions with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, assisting with budget development and administration. Incumbents coordinate key programs/projects with other County divisions and departments and external agencies and provide support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas.
DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Manages, plans, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Animal Services division, including the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances governing the licensing, impounding, care, and disposal or adoption/rescue of animals; ensures division compliance with policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Supervises the operation of the animal shelter including the receiving, care, and feeding of animals, their release to owners or adoptive owners, and ensuring veterinary care is obtained as appropriate; maintains cleanliness and maintenance of the shelter and equipment.
- Directs and supervises Animal Control Officers in responding to public calls and complaints about stray, vicious, diseased, or dead animals; manages responses to inquiries and complaints from citizens, veterinarians, the Sheriff's office or Health Department; supervises and conducts investigations.
- Administers and coordinates the county’s rabies control, compliance, and quarantine programs in cooperation with the Health Department; supervises the administration of vaccines to dogs, cats, and other domestic species; administers humane euthanasia as necessary.
- Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the animal control program and service delivery methods; identifies opportunities and recommends improvements.
- Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division budget, including determining funding needs for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
- Prepares and reviews reports that may support prosecution of criminal complaints for ordinance violations; assists with case preparation for prosecution and testifies in court as necessary.
- Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
- Stays abreast of developments in animal control and animal care legislation, trends, and technologies; evaluates their impact on county operations; recommends and implements policy and procedural improvements.
- Implements and supervises programs for public education on animal welfare and ownership responsibilities; serves as a liaison for the division with other county departments, divisions, and outside agencies.
- Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to division activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards; conducts organizational and operational studies and investigations, recommending modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
- Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval; handles difficult and sensitive problems and complaints professionally, identifying and reporting findings and taking corrective action.
- Ensures the procurement and maintenance of an adequate inventory of supplies, food, tools, and equipment, including security of controlled substances used in animal care; performs a variety of administrative tasks such as budget preparation, control, and management, ensuring proper documentation of transactions and all necessary records.
- Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files; ensures staff compliance with county and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; interprets policies and procedures to subordinates and the general public.
- Trains on, monitors, and operates a variety of animal care and control equipment and tools, including a tranquilizer gun, capture and restraining devices, medical instruments; transports animals and drives a vehicle as necessary,
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, animal science, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience working in an animal control or animal care setting, including one (1) year in a supervisory or lead capacity.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Special Requirements: Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, which includes a credit check. Ability to qualify for deputization by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of incarcerated workers. Ability to work irregular hours including emergencies, evenings, weekends and holidays and work varying shifts as necessary. Dependent upon assignment, incumbents may be required to handle and discharge tasers necessary for control of wildlife.
Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to patrol service areas and tow trailers; and to walk on uneven terrain; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a field classification with frequent standing and walking. Wrist flexion and lateral rotation are necessary in combination with grasping to handle a snare and leash. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment and above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, objects, and live/dead animals weighing up to 75 pounds, in all cases with proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Work Environment: Employees primarily work outside and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions and potentially hazardous physical substances. The principal duties of the class generally involve exposure to dangerous, diseased or injured animals. The work environment may be unpleasant and/or nauseating with possible exposure to rabid animals and animals that may have other infectious diseases. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
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SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
