Animal Control Superintendent

h2About the Department/h2pUnder the administrative direction of the Director of Community Services, oversees the operations of the Animal Control Division, including the supervision of field and support staff engaged in animal welfare and shelter services. Responsible for division management, personnel oversight, program planning, and community engagement. Serves as a key liaison with the public, animal rescue partners, volunteers, and community organizations, and is expected to represent the division’s services professionally and effectively. Duties also include performing the full range of Animal Care and Control Officer responsibilities as needed and managing staff who conduct humane euthanasia and animal disposal./ph2Position Duties/h2pstronguESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/u/strongstrong:/strongbremEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. nbsp; This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class./embrstronguTYPICAL DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES/u/strongstrong:/strongbrol style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"liManages the day-to-day operations of the Animal Shelter; creates, develops, markets, budgets, oversees, the operations at the Norco Animal Shelter.nbsp;/liliDevelops and implements goals and objectives for the City programs based on the demand for services and available staffing levels.nbsp;/liliInterprets and enforces federal, state, county and City laws pertaining to the care and sheltering of animals; investigates alleged animal abuse cases; issues citations and files court cases regarding animal abuse and neglect; researches and resolves animal-related disputes and citizen complaints; monitors animal welfare legislation and proposes policy and procedure changes as necessary; responds to animal-related calls for public safety.nbsp;/liliHandles complaints, prepares reports, citations, or notices of violations, maintains records and completes forms concerning animal control./liliProvides educational awareness to the community related to animal care, training and overpopulation; provides tours of and animal shelter; oversees the training and adoption of animals; organizes rabies vaccination and licensing clinics; oversees the operation, budget and maintenance of the animal shelter./liliSupervises staff involved in the receiving, assessment, medical treatment, custodial care, adoption, and humane euthanasia of animals as necessary. Hires, trains, assigns, and evaluates work performance of staff; approves leave and training. Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays./liliPrepares program and divisional operating budgets./liliInvolved in rescuing and sheltering animals during natural disasters and/or other emergencies.nbsp;/liliSupervises staff involved in ensuring animal welfare at community events. This includes ensuring proper animal handling, safety protocols, and emergency response planning./liliReviews present and pending legislation to determine effect on operations and programs; keeps informed on new developments in animal control methods, equipment, facilities and regulations, and recommends and implements adjustments, as necessary./liliThe Norco Animal Rescue Team (NART) functions under the direction of CalFIRE and is overseen and operates under the direct supervision of the Battalion Chief. The NART also functions as a resource of the City of Norco Animal Control Division under supervision of the Superintendent of Animal Control Services at emergency scenes as needed or requested by Animal Control Services. The Animal Control Superintendent will be kept informed and copied on all correspondence related to activities of the NART to ensure an integrated, joint effort during emergencies, and oversees incident command for operations related to call for services for NART for the purpose of animal rescue, animal aid, animal welfare and impounds related to Animal Control Services operations and or training activities./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned./li/olstronguSUPERVISION RECEIVED/u:nbsp;/strongDirector of Community ServicesbrbrstronguSUPERVISION EXERCISED/u:nbsp;/strongAnimal Control Division Staff and VolunteersbrbrstronguCONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIP/u/strongstrong:nbsp;/strongThis position has the majority of its interaction with the public, equestrian groups, county, state, and federal agencies and other City employees.brbr/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pp class="MsoNormal"stronguQUALIFICATION GUIDELINES/u/strongstrong:/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this class are as follows:/pp class="MsoNormal"stronguDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:/u/strong/pp class="MsoNormal"uExperience/u:nbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"At least five (5) years ofnbsp;experience in animal control, humane society, or other animal facility providing similar public service operations to include enforcement.nbsp; A minimum of two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience is required./pp class="MsoNormal"uEducation/u: nbsp;/pp class="MsoNormal"Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s Degree (60 semester units) in a related field, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Up to two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for two years of the required education./pp class="p2"uLicenses and Certifications/u:nbsp;/pullip class="p2"Possession of a California Class C Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record./p/lilip class="p2"Possession of a P.C. 832 Peace Officer’s Standard and Training (POST) Certificate is required at the time of employment./p/lilip class="p2"Must be able to obtain a valid Euthanasia Certificate that is recognized by the State Humane Association of California and the California Animal Control Directors Association within one (1) year of employment./p/lilip class="p2"First Aid and CPR certification within six months of appointment.nbsp;/p/lilip class="p2"Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses to enable successful management of Animal Control Emergency Operations Center within one year of appointment. nbsp;/p/lilip class="p2"Completion of a Basic and Advanced Animal Law Enforcement Training Academy required for appointment/re-appointment as a humane officer under California Corporations Code section 14502.nbsp;/p/lilip class="p2"Possession of a Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate is highly desirable./p/li/ulp class="p2"uKnowledge of/u: nbsp;/pullip class="MsoListParagraph"State and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances relating to control and welfare of animals; the proper care and handling of various breeds of animals both domestic and in the wild./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Laws, regulations, ordinances, and procedures pertaining to the investigation of cruelty of animals; procedures for the apprehension, custody, quarantine, and transportation of animals;/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Equine and livestock care and management and general welfare practices and general understanding of specific needs of different livestock species.nbsp;/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Principals of the safe and humane keeping of animals and shelter management techniques; organization, operation and procedures of related government and law enforcement agencies; safety procedures, OSHA and Cal-OSHA requirements./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Principles and practices of animal health processes, such as preventative treatment and vaccination protocols./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Public relations; education and training methods./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Advanced Animal Control Investigation, Large Animal Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Chemical Capture, Euthanasia, and Citation/Report Writing./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Emergency Operations Center Management/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Principles and practices of personnel management, including training, supervision and performance evaluation./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Pertinent knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations./p/li/ulp class="MsoNormal"uAbility to:/u/pullip class="MsoListParagraph"Analyze animal services shelter problems and adopt effective courses of action./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Manage confidential communications and inquiries.nbsp;/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Plans and leads in the development of both short-term goals and long range objectives for the division./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Complete educational programs covering legal aspects of animal control. Develop and implement a variety of educational programs./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Handle, rescue and care of wild and domestic animals. nbsp;/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Assist in the development and administration of departmental goals, objectives and policies./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Analyze and assess existing programs and make appropriate recommendations and adjustments./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff; delegate authority and responsibility; supervise, train, develop and evaluate staff./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Prepare and administer budgets and ensure fiscal controls/p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws, rules and regulations./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City departments and those contacted in the course of work./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Maintain mental capacity and tact that allows for effective interaction and communications with others./p/lilip class="MsoListParagraph"Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities./p/li/uluEnvironmentalnbsp;/uuConditions/u:p class="p2"The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pp class="p2"The employee works under typical office conditions with exposure to computer screens, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee will also be required to perform work in an outdoor environment and group setting; required to drive to various sites within and outside of the City. May be exposed to sick, injured, hostile, dangerous, or dead wild and domestic animals, moving equipment and machinery, moving traffic, uneven terrain, irate citizens, extreme weather, infectious diseases or air and water borne pathogens./puPhysicalnbsp;/uuConditions/u:p class="MsoBodyText"Essentialnbsp;functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periodsnbsp;of time. Essential functions may also require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or driving a vehicle./pp class="MsoBodyText"The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./pp class="MsoNormal"uPhysical Demands/u/pp class="MsoBodyText"While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists; climb or balance on ladders or stairs; stoop, kneel, and bend at the waist; crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds unaided./pp class="MsoBodyText"Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus./pp class="MsoBodyText"uMental Demands/u/pp class="MsoBodyText"While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information, and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math, and mathematical reasoning; observes and interprets people, and situations; learns and applies new information and skills; performs highly detailed work; deals with changing deadlines, constant interruptions, and multiple concurrent tasks and projects; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work./p/ph2Other Qualifications/h2pstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"uEMERGENCY SERVICES:/u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0;"nbsp;/strong/strongbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0;"/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster. Employee must complete required FEMA courses within six months of employment./spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"uSELECTION PROCESS/u/strongstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;":/strongbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. nbsp;Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Final appointments may be subject to a selection interview with the Department Director or designee and the remaining conditional steps in the hiring process. nbsp;This position requires a conditional employment offer based on the successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening./spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"uEEO/u/strongbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0;"/strong/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"The City of Norco is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental and physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status. nbsp;The City is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. nbsp;If you require accommodation to participate in this recruitment, please contact Human Resources prior to the filing deadline. nbsp; We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. nbsp;/spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"uBACKGROUND CHECK:/u/strongstrong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"nbsp;/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"All employment offers are conditional based on the successful completion of a background investigation, physical and drug and alcohol screening at city expense and conducted by a physician designated by the city. nbsp;All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification. nbsp; Reference checks will be conducted by the City to include at least the following: (1) verification/reference from current and past employers, (2) fingerprinting and Department of Justice criminal background check, and (3) confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and/or diploma/degrees./spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"uDRUG SCREENING:/u/strong/strong/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"nbsp;In accordance with the City’s drug free workplace policy, all employment offers are conditional and based on successful completion of drug test./spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"strong style="font-weight: 700;"uE-VERIFY:/u/strongstrong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0;"nbsp;/strong/strong/strongspan style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"The City of Norco is an E-Verify employer. nbsp;E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States./spanbr style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: left;"emThe provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice./em/strong/p