Description

Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia’s Animal Services Department as an Animal Services Supervisor and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality.

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Examples of Duties

The Animal Services Supervisor is a single class position with overall responsibility for the animal shelter daily operations and services and implementation of programs related to the humane care, treatment, sheltering and adoption of animals. Assignments may include working weekends, holidays, nights, rotating shifts, responding to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and pre-designated days to provide customer service to the community.

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Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Animal Services Supervisor. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is possession of a High School diploma or GED and five (5) years or more of experience in animal care and shelter environment involving care, handling, sheltering and adoption with at least two (2) years’ experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Additional coursework or training in animal science, animal behavior, public relations, or related field is desirable.

License/Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class “C” California driver’s license.
Possession of State of California euthanization certificate.

When Assigned To Treatment

Possession of Registered Veterinary Technician certification in the State of California.

When Assigned To Care

Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in Animal Behavior or Professional Canine Training within the first twelve (12) months of employment.

Other Requirements

Participate with the required City’s Adjusted Workweek Schedule and other assignments, such as working weekends, holidays, nights, rotating shifts, respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and pre-designated days in order to provide customer service to the community.

Standard Employment Benefits

Prior Public Service—CalPERS Formula 2.7% @ 55 (Employee contributes 8% (employee cost) and 1% (cost sharing) of annual salary)
CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75% (normal cost) of annual salary)
Health Benefits – up to $1,750 per month toward medical, dental and vision insurance
City Paid
Employee Only Premium for Dental Insurance
Employee Only Premium for Vision Insurance
Vacation (80 hours accrued during first year)
13 holidays
Sick leave (96 hours per year)
Employee Assistance Program available
457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program available
IRS 125 Plan Flexible Spending Accounts available
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance participation required
Adjusted Workweek Schedule participation required
The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution

Non-Represented Additional Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $3,000 per fiscal year available for eligible employees; $4,000 per fiscal year for employees with five consecutive years of employment)
Life Insurance - Non-Represented Employees (One (1) times annual salary)

Professional/Supervisory Classifications

55 Hours Administrative Leave per fiscal year
2% City Contribution into 401 (a) Deferred Compensation Plan

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