Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000
Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications, experience, and ultimately established by the ARC Board of Directors.
Are you passionate about serving the community and supporting a team that is committed to making a positive impact? The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced individual to join the organization to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make a difference. If you are interested in the honorable profession of public service, join in this unique opportunity as an Animal Control Manager.
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Director of Animal Services, the Animal Control Manager oversees, coordinates, and directs all field and animal control operations. This position supervises animal control personnel involved in carrying out a comprehensive animal control program, including—but not limited to—interpreting and enforcing state and local laws and ordinances related to animal impoundment and rescue, rabies prevention, animal cruelty and neglect investigations, humane euthanasia, and spay/neuter initiatives.
The Following Procedures Will Apply
- The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
- The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire serves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
- Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of ARC will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
The ARC Executive Director of Animal Services will serve as the ultimate hiring authority.
The ARC is not employed by the City of Ontario nor any other agency members. The successful candidate will be an at-will employee of the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire and ultimately they will be appointed by and serve under the ARC Executive Director of Animal Services .
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the Agency, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
- Manages, plans, and coordinates the daily operations of the Animal Control Division which includes the work of field, patrol, licensing staff, and Dispatch including the impounding of animals.
- Assists management in developing field animal care programs and initiatives, including establishing field program objectives and drafting related policies and procedures.
- Evaluates employee performance; supervises, coaches and supports staff; promotes skill development; and participates in disciplinary processes when appropriate.
- Assigns vehicles and equipment to staff and ensures proper maintenance of all field equipment and fleet vehicles.
- Supports the Agency’s management team with scheduling and coverage needs, public health concerns, and emergency situations.
- Selects, trains, and motivates assigned personnel; coordinates staff training; and ensures policies and regulations are communicated and followed.
- Recommends, develops, and implements operating policies and procedures for animal control field services, ensuring consistent application of rules and regulations established by the Assistant Director of Animal Services.
- Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs and implements changes.
- Collaborates with partner agencies and contract representatives on issues related to assigned responsibilities; negotiates and resolves operational concerns as they arise.
- Provides administrative support, including conducting special projects, preparing reports, compiling statistics, and maintaining records and files for assigned programs.
- Monitors unit budget and revenue; prepares budget materials as needed; and may assist in preparing and administering grants.
- Ensure operations remain within budget by reviewing and approving requests for overtime, equipment replacement, supplies, and facility repairs; allocates resources to meet budget goals.
- Administers the animal control program in compliance with local ordinances, state statutes, regulations, and agency policies; determines when animal seizures or criminal charges for animal abuse are warranted.
- Conducts a variety of studies, investigations, and operational analyses; recommends modifications to animal control programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate
- Performs enforcement tasks such as issuing notices to appear in court, warrant service, and related duties.
- Participates in a range of community education and outreach programs to provide assistance, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination includes:
Education
High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience at the level of an Animal Control Officer or Humane Officer in a public agency or humane society, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Licenses
- Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid Class C California Driver’s License OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. This requirement applies at time of appointment and throughout employment in this classification.
- Acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certificates
- Must be able to obtain a certificate of successful completion for a California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Course, Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest, within six (6) months of employment.
- Must successfully complete training in compliance with California Business and Professions Code
- 4827(d) in order to obtain a certificate to perform humane euthanasia in the state of California, within six (6) months of employment.
Special Requirements
Ability to work various schedules including day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as needed.
How to Apply
Qualifications
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:
- List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
- List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
- Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.
A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.
NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position, you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the City of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
