Chief Animal Control Officer at City of Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

The Front Street Animal Shelter is seeking an innovative Chief Animal Control Officer that wants to join a team and lead newer Animal Control Officers. The ideal candidate will possess the following: knowledge of current best practices in animal control and shelter management programs and policies; knowledge and experience with current obstacles in municipal animal service organizations, including field service and shelter operations; experience in hiring, developing, and managing staff; and a willingness to accommodate varied workdays and schedules.

The Chief Animal Control Officer plans, directs, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates animal control activities, including the enforcement of laws related to animal protection and the sheltering of animals; develops and implements animal control programs and field enforcement policies; assists with the coordination of division activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

*The candidate may be started anywhere on the salary schedule depending on experience. An AA degree is not required, but 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major course work in animal science, business administration, public administration, veterinary science, administration of justice or related field can be substituted.

Knowledge of:

- Current methods, procedures, equipment, and technology for effective animal control management.
- Various local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to animal control and the sheltering of animals.
- Investigative and documentation techniques, including collecting and cataloging evidence.
- Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding animal control operations.
- Principles of administration, personnel management, and budgeting.
- Principles and practices of legislative analysis and report writing.
- Various methods, procedures, equipment, technology, and software related to animal control and the sheltering of animals.

Skill in:

- Public speaking.
- Document preparation; report writing.
- Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and software.
- Use of standard animal control equipment and vehicles.

Ability to:

- Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the operational functions of the division.
- Train and evaluate subordinates.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze and enforce local, state, and federal laws related to animal control and the sheltering of animals.
- Develop, implement, and oversee animal-related programs.

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