Animal Services Manager
SALARY: $71,156.80 - $86,486.40 annually
First screening of applications will take place on 3/26/18.
For detailed information and how to apply, visit: https://humanresources.calaverasgov.us/Employment/JobListingView/lid/191
Under the general direction of the Environmental Management Agency Administrator, to manage the maintenance and operation of the County’s Animal Services Division, including routine and emergency field patrol services, shelter operations, medical, healthcare, euthanasia services, volunteer services, administrative and support services, and to ensure that established basic care standards are met for all animals.
Knowledge of:
All federal, state and county laws, codes, rules, regulations and standards affecting division programs and projects; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, planning, program and budget development and implementation; principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation; principles and specifics of anatomy, physiology and diseases of domestic, wild, livestock and exotic animals; principles and practices of animal care, impoundment, quarantine and disposition; safe work practices; modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word processing and records management; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; records maintenance and report writing techniques; basic mathematics.
Education, Training and Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree from and accredited college or university with major coursework in animal husbandry, zoology or related field and three years of experience in animal services or as a veterinary assistant, which included at least one year at a supervisory level; OR any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer