About our Community

Located in Morongo Basin and nestled within the Little San Bernardino Mountains, the Town of Yucca Valley boasts starry skies and breathtaking beauty. Incorporated in 1991, the Town of Yucca Valley is experiencing moderate growth and development, however the Town retains its rich Western heritage.  For residents, businesses, and visitors, the Town is a wonderful community to live, work, and play.

The Town of Yucca Valley is looking for an Animal Care and Control Manager to lead the Town's Animal Services program. 

Class Characteristics

This is a working mid-management classification in the Community Development Department. The incumbent participates in and organizes and oversees day-to-day operations of the Animal Care and Control Program. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Management and supervision responsibility for all services of the Animal Care and Control Division, including the Town’s Animal Shelter and Animal Control field operations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Animal Care and Control Division; identifies resource needs; develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates Animal Care and Control Division personnel; provides or coordinates staff training.
• Manages scheduling of Division staffing.
• Directs, creates, and coordinates the work plan for the Division; assigns clear work functions that increase accountability and ensures a high level of service to the community.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
• Develops programs that engage the general public; meets with community organizations, the public and representatives of other governmental agencies to discuss service delivery; coordinates educational programs and makes presentations for schools, community groups, public agencies, and related groups.
• Drafts and manages the Division budget; forecasts additional funds required for Division operations.
• Manages contracts with vendors and other public agencies.
• Prepares reports on operation statistics and activities.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries and service requests; interprets ordinances, State statutes, regulations and Town and County policies to the general public and staff; provides technical assistance in the resolution of field investigations.
• Oversees Division investigations and enforcement activities; Assists with the investigation and preparation of formal complaints for actions against violators of animal control ordinances and laws.
• Works collaboratively with other shelters and rescue organizations to ensure placement of animals.
• Organizes and coordinates vaccination clinics/spay/neuter related events.
• Oversees the Town’s animal licensing program and monitors the program implementation, evaluates programs and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Works in collaboration with appropriate staff to create, manage and update the Division web content.
• Develops and implements procedures for euthanasia, temperament testing, physical examinations, and vaccinations.
• Oversees and performs euthanasia and/or quarantine in accordance with applicable laws.
• Oversees ordering, maintenance, recordkeeping, and security of supplies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of marketing and public relations programs for the Division.
• Ensures inspection of shelter facilities to ensure health and welfare of animals; authorizes treatment of sick, injured, and terminal animals.
• Provide on-call support to respond to animal shelter emergencies and/or after-hours emergency field calls only on as needed basis.
• Responsible for oversight of volunteer and foster programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

 Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12^th) grade; Associates/Bachelor’s degree preferred. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in animal services environments; including five (5) years in a lead or supervisory role in a public agency for both field and shelter experience. Experience in a private non-profit shelter may be considered.

License:

Possession of, ability to obtain, or successful acquisition within 6 months of employment:

• Valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Valid Euthanasia Certification as required by California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 2039.

Must obtain, within one (1) year of appointment:

• Possession of a valid certificate of training in powers of arrest, search and seizure, procedures of firearms safety per California Penal Code Sec. 832.
• Valid Tranquilizing Certification if required by California State Law.
• Certification in Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting as required by California State law.
• Possession of current first aid and CPR certification.

To apply, please visit the Town's website at www.yucca-valley.org.