JOB
The
City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for the
Animal Services Manager position located within the Antioch Police Department. Animal Services is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and public awareness which results in humans and animals living together in harmony. The Antioch Animal Services Center is responsible for the enforcement of Local and State Laws relating to the care, control, and protection of animals and of our citizens. Officers’ responsibilities include picking up and confining stray, sick, injured, vicious and dead animals; issuance of dog licenses; patrolling the City streets; control of animal nuisance problems and animal euthanasia. The Animal Shelter also provides adoption, volunteer, and education programs.
The City of Antioch offers a competitive salary and benefits package:
Month Salary DOQ/E $10,316 - $12,540 | Collective Bargaining Representation: Senior Management | Benefits-
Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
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Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
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457 Deferred Compensation Option
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Life Insurance
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general direction of the Police Chief, the Animal Services Manager plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Animal Services unit 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 Animal Services supervisor and staff in field and center activities; establishes and implements policies and procedures; advises the Police Chief on animal service operation issues; performs the most technical and complex tasks related to animal sheltering and animal control. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
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Manages all operations of the animal shelter.
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Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the entire Animal Services unit.
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Develops and implements management systems, procedures and standards for program evaluation.
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Preparation and administration of the Animal Services program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitors the budget and develops sources of additional funding or revenue.
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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.
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Confers with subordinates to develop plans and initiate procedural changes.
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Conducts staff meetings to explain and interpret rules and policies and explain enforcement problems.
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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, directly and through subordinates.
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Develops public education programs concerning the responsibilities of animal ownership and proper care and control of animals.
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Oversees the impounding and emergency veterinary care of injured, sick or abandoned animals found on public or private property.
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Oversees veterinary care of animals in the shelter in conjunction with veterinarian.
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Maintains and monitors the health of impounded animals with veterinarian; ensures the health of herd in accordance with current animal welfare and sheltering standards; manages shelter population.
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Investigates and resolves complaints regarding animal control and shelter activity; ensures observance of safe working practices.
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Oversees and directs the activities of the Antioch Animal Services volunteer program.
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Prepares or directs the preparation of a variety of studies and reports related to current animal shelter issues and long-range City needs and develops specific proposals to meet them; manages animal database to assure data integrity; analyses data and trends of animals entering the shelter.
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Assures compliance with 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.
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Ensures compliance of program activities to pertinent codes, regulations labor agreements and guidelines; monitors developments related to animal services and evaluates their impact and implements policy and procedural improvements.
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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.
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Deal courteously and effectively with staff, representatives of other departments and agencies, vendors, and members of the general public.
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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.
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Advises the Police Chief on new programs, policies, and procedures.
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Develops policies and procedures for the implementation of new programs; ensuring the effective integration of field and shelter policies with the department.
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Directs and participates in the development of both short term goals and long range objectives of departmental operations.
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Plans, organizes and directs and evaluates work through Animal Services staff and supervisor, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
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Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of animal services; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
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Prepares and presents staff reports and other documentation for presentation at City Council meetings.
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Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of operation activities and recommends ways to increase productivity.
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Make public presentations before groups and represent the unit and the City at meetings and conferences.
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Perform related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or [email protected] prior to the final filing date.
