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Clark County · 3 months ago

Animal Protection & Control Program Manager II - Community Development

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$7,497/mo - $10,496/mo

5+ years exp

Clark County is seeking a Program Manager II to manage significant programs and associated staff that impact countywide departments and policies. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing resources, and developing strategies to achieve departmental goals, while also representing the department at various events and addressing sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Business DevelopmentCommunitiesGovernmentLegalSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and determines overall program or division organization, mission, core services and allocation of financial, human and capital resources. Develops and manages short- and long-term department goals and priorities

Guides and leads the development, interpretation and application of policies and practices within scope of responsibility

Measures and evaluates program/division/unit performance and effectiveness

Advises the Program Manager III on new programs, policies, and procedures

Develops and maintains effective personal and department-level working relationships, including other governments, other County departments, community organizations, neighborhood groups and individual citizens. Represents the department in relations with state, federal and local regulatory agencies

Develops and oversees policies, programs and activities involving community relations, community education and public information. Promotes optimum community participation and input into the program or department activities

Fiscal management including development and presentation of the program or division’s operating budget, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources, ensuring that all programs are within budget and as cost effective as possible

Analyze and manage the program(s), services and activities of the assigned area; develop and implement new elements of the assigned program(s) and/or department division

Define program and/or division goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop division or program budget

Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and demographic data; contribute to and insure the evaluation of program performance

Oversees the selection, training, motivation and evaluation provided by supervisory or management staff to include disciplinary actions

Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs

Direct, coordinate and review the program work plan: meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures

Participates in community outreach efforts as applicable to the department assigned

Establish and maintain effective partner relationships with various animal welfare agencies and organizations

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Program managementBudget developmentPolicy interpretationPublic sector knowledgeProject managementCommunity outreachReport writingProblem solvingEffective communicationTeam leadership

Required

Job related Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree

Minimum of five (5) years experience within the assigned area

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations

Knowledge of project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving

Knowledge of methods and procedures of budget development and justification

Knowledge of application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to the program area which include animal laws in the state of Washington

Knowledge of analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues

Knowledge of local and state lawmaking processes

Knowledge of research methods and techniques

Knowledge of trends and practices within the specialized area

Knowledge of personal computer applications and usage

Ability to effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components

Ability to assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates

Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner

Ability to write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters

Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations

Ability to utilize various PC applications at an advanced level

Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff

Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines

Some positions require a valid driver's license

Successful criminal background check as required by law