Position Description
RECRUITMENT OVERVIEWThank you for your interest in our Animal Services Manager position. We look forward to the opportunity to consider you as an applicant.
The City of Tulare is a vibrant and steadily growing community with a population of 72,531 located in the heart of California's Central Valley. The City provides a full-range of service to our citizens. The organization, staffed with 381 full-time employees, enjoys a culture of fiscal conservatism, collaboration, teamwork and dedication to public service and our community.
To be considered for this career opportunity applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each section of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills.
We are currently recruiting to fill one immediate vacancy. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and are selected to advance to the interview phase, the interviews will be conducted on THURSDAY, MAY 16th.
The dates associated with the recruitment process are outlined in this job posting. For planning/scheduling purposes, please make note of the dates. Additional details regarding the interview phase will be sent via email to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes and our screening process is completed (on or before Monday, May 13th at 5:00 p.m.).
FACILITY OVERVIEWTulare Animal Services Facility is an animal shelter serving the City of Tulare. The shelter is open Mondays 10;00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The shelter takes in stray, injured, sick, vicious and biting animals from the public and field services. During the animals stay at the shelter, staff, provides humane care, exercise, and assessments in attempts to find permanent placement for adoptable animals. In 2023, staff provided assistance to 1,526 animals. The shelter also has veterinarian oversight to ensure the animal's medical needs are met and all animal licensing for rabies control is processed through the shelter. Follow Friends of Tulare Animal Services on Facebook for additional information and current events.
POSITION OVERVIEW Under general direction, manages, supervises, coordinates, plans, organizes and administers the operations of the Animal Services division; supervises and oversees the operation of the animal services facility; oversees and directs field staff to calls for service; administers the licensing and regulation programs; oversees the public education and outreach programs; and performs other animal service duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the assigned Police Captain. Exercises direct supervision over assigned animal services staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position classification that performs difficult and responsible types of technical and administrative duties in support of the Police Department's Animal Services Division. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Examples of Essential Functions
(Illustrative Only) 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. - Directs, manages, supervises, coordinates and monitors all procedures involved in the receiving, maintenance, treatment, adoption, quarantine, redemption, fostering or euthanasia of impounded animals, including all husbandry procedures to ensure humane and safe handling of all animals.
- Manages animal services facility operations, including facility maintenance, kennel and cage cleaning and maintenance, and sanitation to protect staff and public safety, and the humane treatment of animals.
- Manages the requisition, procurement, inventory, employment and/or use, maintenance and operator training for vehicles, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the animal services facility operations.
- Directs, plans, organizes, and implements, initial and recurring training for animal services facility staff and volunteers.
- Maintains effective and productive working relationships with volunteers, animal rescue/welfare groups, other departments and agencies to promote and increase animal adoptions.
- Creates and maintains manual and computer-based records and databases related to animal services facility operations, and compiles analyzes and records data for special reports as needed by other public or private agencies.
- Manages, supervises, coordinates, and monitors the procurement, storage, security, use and disposal of chemicals and pharmaceuticals for facility operations; and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulation and standards.
- Serves as a safety officer for the animal services facility, ensuring the safety of the facility and equipment, compliance with OSHA, EPA, Risk Management and other applicable rules, regulations and standards, by performing inspections, checking equipment for proper function and review of accident reports.
- Handles potentially dangerous animals in a safe manner, including the use of a chemical capture firearm or other immobilization device.
- Assists in administering first aid, medicine, vaccine, and euthanasia to animals.
- Assists with prepping and restraining animals for vaccination or euthanasia.
- Assists other animal services personnel as needed by performing various auxiliary tasks including clerical tasks.
- Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of Animal Services personnel providing a variety of services to the city.
- Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, works with employees to correct deficiencies, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
- Develops, writes, and recommends the implementation of goals and objectives, schedules, and policies and procedures.
- Participates in the development, preparation of the assigned budget and administers and monitors budgets as assigned.
- Arranges, coordinates, and participates in professional group meetings and provides information to the public concerning Animal Services practices and procedures.
- Stays abreast of new trends, laws, procedures, and innovations relating to: Animal Services, California Penal Codes, case law, trends in liability issues; participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures regarding the aforementioned programs.
- Researches, develops, writes, promotes, implements, and interprets City ordinances.
- Testify in court as an expert witness for the City of Tulare regarding the enforcement of animal control laws or other matters relating to Animal Services.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties including recording staff activities in designated logs, preparing and maintaining records, reports, forms, recommendations, and other required administrative procedures of the division.
- Oversees and directs staff that contact owners and public officials to explain and interpret requirements and restrictions.
- Reviews legal actions and works with the District Attorney in prosecuting offenders, appears in court concerning codes and ordinances.
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
- Responds to questions and comments from the public in a courteous and timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Basic methods of animal collection, care, and disposal.
- Laws and ordinances relating to licensing, impounding, care, treatment and disposal of animals.
- Basic principles, practices and techniques of animal control and care, including procedures for rabies control, animal adoption and euthanasia.
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of an Animal Services facility including field and kennel operations.
- Methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration.
- Applicable federal, state, county and city laws and statues pertaining to animal control.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of animal capture and control.
- Techniques for properly and safely handling and caring for sick and/or injured animals.
- Laws and ordinances relating to licensing, impounding, care, treatment and disposal of animals.
- Principles and practices of employee supervision including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, hiring, discipline and the training of staff in work procedures.
- Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
- Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
Ability to:- Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions including animal control and protection laws and regulations.
- Learn general animal diseases to help determine the proper deposition for an animal.
- Handle sick, injured, dangerous or dead animals and decomposing carcasses in a safe and humane manner.
- Euthanize dangerous, sick, or un-saveable animals.
- Supervise, select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Enforce regulations, firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
- Conduct fact-finding inspections, including evidence gathering.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Prepare and maintain a divisional budget.
- Establish and maintain a variety of manual and computerized record keeping and project management systems.
- Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
- Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software programs.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications / Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in animal care and control services, or other related field, and five (5) years of supervisory or lead experience.
License: - Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record at time of application or must be obtained by time of appointment.
- Possession of a Euthanasia Certificate at time of application or must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment.
- Possession of a P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest and Firearms certificate at time of application or must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to inspect various commercial and residential development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs and other temporary or construction access points; to attend meetings and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and make inspections; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs.; exposure to extreme noise
, noxious odors and outdoors; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work primarily in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, substantial heights, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
- Members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). In accordance with the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), the City of Tulare will offer the following retirement benefit (2.0% at 62)to new PERSmembers beginning January 1, 2013 with three (3) years final compensation.Existing PERSmembers with no break in service will receive the 2.5% at 55formula with single highest year.
- City pays a portion of the employee and dependent coverage costs of group medical, dental and vision insurance. An opt-out plan is also available.
- Life insurance -Based onsalary.
- Shortandlong term disability insurance.
- 10 working days vacation per year. Additional days based on years of service.
- 12 days sick leave per year.
- 15 holidays annually: 12 city observed holidays, plus birthday credit and 2 in-lieu holidays.
- Management leave - 64 hours per year.
- Flexible benefit program - IRSSection 125 Plan.
- Deferred compensation plan - 457 Plans available.
Closing Date/Time: 5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
