NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Director of Animal Services (At-Will)
Jurupa
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$159K/yr - $251K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Director of Animal Services to manage and direct the operations and programs of the Department of Animal Services. The role involves overseeing departmental activities, providing administrative direction, and ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, coordinate, monitor, review, and evaluate the activities and performance of the Department of Animal Services and its programs to ensure effective and efficient operations; assist in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives and policies; assist in the development and implementation of operating and administrative policies; review and study changes in legal and procedural requirements which affect programs, implementing necessary changes in department operations; perform special studies as assigned by the Director; assume total responsibility for assigned special projects and provide periodic status reports
Select, assign and direct subordinate supervisors and managers; evaluate their performance; act on the Director's behalf as assigned
Participate in program planning and preparation of the annual department budget and monitor expenditures against the budget; ensure the development and maintenance of revenue and cost controls to maintain compliance with budget; prepare work load statistics and fee studies; may negotiate service contracts with organizations and agencies
Interact with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff regarding community issues, problems and constituent complaints; conduct public presentations at Board meetings, city council meetings and community and social interest groups; speak before other professional and community groups; may chair or otherwise coordinate public advisory committees and represent the Department at state and local committees, taskforces, and work groups regarding various issues
Enforce federal, state and local laws and ordinances relating to animal control services; maintain contact with state, local and other agencies relative to Animal Services concerns; interface with County Board of Supervisors and other contract city agencies as necessary to monitor compliance with contracts or Joint City/County Animal Services
Provide oversight to Veterinarian staff ensuring surveillance of all diseases, including zoonotic, impacting humans and animal welfare in Riverside County
Develop and promote effective working relationships with other County departments, local, regional, and state agencies, and organizations involved in animal services, law enforcement, emergency services, and administrative services to facilitate coordinated programs, and solve mutual problems and/or exchange information
Investigate difficult or issues or enforcement problems, and resolve complaints or conflicts that arise from state and local laws, regulations, program policies, staff enforcement activities, and public concerns; may confer with members of the public and animal owners regarding the applicability and impact of animal welfare laws and county ordinances
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public health, veterinary medicine, environmental health, public administration, or a related field to the assignment
Four years of professional experience at a managerial or supervisory level in a public or private organization involved in animal services, public health, law enforcement, code enforcement, healthcare, or closely related field
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Knowledge of the principles of budget, organization and personnel management; policies and regulations affecting program administration; principles of supervision and staff utilization; functions of animal services facilities; state laws relating to State/County Animal Control/Rabies Enforcement, and Fish and Game programs; working with organized volunteer groups, spay/neuter and adoption programs; regulations regarding the humane treatment of animals as promulgated by the Federal Animal Welfare Act, the USDA and/or other organizations; criminal justice processes as they relate to Animal Control law enforcement; functions and relationships of governmental agencies and community organizations responsible for providing public services; principles and methods of planning, developing, and evaluating assigned programs
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, and manage the work of assigned functions and staff; analyze organizational, administrative and budgetary problems, and effectuate sound solutions; comprehend, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and procedures affecting operations; maintain effective relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations and individuals; promote various program and services awareness among community groups and organizations; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports
Preferred
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in public or environmental health, or public administration may substitute for two years of the experience
Benefits
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours, 36 to <108 months = 10.46 Hours, 108 or more months = 12.00 Hours. Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase