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CITY OF FRESNO Director of Animal Center in Fresno, California
[City of Fresno, CA [Director of Animal Center *[SALARY: $11,958-$18,878/mo. *[FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
**[The Position and Ideal Candidate [Be part of the City of Fresnos new Animal Center Department! The Director will be part of the collective and strategic planning in staffing the new state of the art clinic and developing the program, while embodying the goals, innovation, and animal care compassion that the City Manager envisions for the center and the community. [Reporting to the Office of the City Manager, the Director will oversee the day-to-day activities of the center, providing oversight and support in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures, and managing current issues and priorities. The Director will make c[ritical decisions to resolve emergency situations and to ensure the continuity of services and operations. [The director is responsible for fulfilling key objectives, directing and leading animal center staff, developing and managing the department budget, ensuring compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations, ensuring high quality animal care, and ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the center. The incumbent will work directly with the staff, volunteers, City Manager and key stakeholders in furthering the department goals and objectives.
[The ideal candidate for this critical position will be a compassionate leader, with a highly collaborative management style who embodies a culture of customer service. The incumbent should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be a person who will promote and embody a motivating work environment, and be committed to ensuring the safety of staff and animals are at the forefront of all department activities. With many key objectives to fulfill, it is important that the ideal candidate be a flexible and strategic thought leader who can identify needs and provide sound recommendations to City leadership.
[The ideal candidate should possess knowledge in animal[ care services such as field and kennel operations, volunteer and adoption programs, and public relations. In addition, qualified candidates must possess: a[ny combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Animal Center Director may be considered qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess five years of increasingly responsible directly related management experience, including three years at the supervisory level, and a Bachelors degree in public or business administration, or related field. A Masters degree is highly desirable.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment.
[Incumbents may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.[ The incumbent [will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases; and will be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices.
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