Commander of Field Services

Riverside, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90837 - 128802

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) has an exciting opportunity for a Commander of Field Services to join their team. The headquarters for this position is located at the Riverside County (West) Animal Shelter in Jurupa California; however regular travel throughout Riverside County is required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

The Commander of Animal Services plays a vital leadership role in supporting all animal shelters across Riverside County. This position oversees community outreach initiatives collaborates with city partners and directs field services to ensure effective operations and compassionate animal care. The Commander assists with major animal cases serves as a team leader and works closely with law enforcement to uphold public safety and animal welfare standards. We are seeking a candidate who can make data-driven decisions to advance the departments life-saving efforts while demonstrating strong leadership collaboration and commitment to serving both animals and the community. An essential responsibility of this role is training and guiding staff to ensure compliance with policies and procedures in the field reinforcing accountability and consistency across all operations.

Additionally the Commander of Field Services will report to theDeputy Director II of Field Servicesdirect compilations of budget data and control of expenditures recommend divisional policies and procedures schedule major activities to assure most effective use of personnel and equipment and represent the department at meetings Board of Supervisors meetings conferences seminars hearings and professional associations.The incumbent will also recommend divisional policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws rules and regulations pertaining to divisional functions; evaluate pertinent legislative and impending changes. Additional duties include representing the Field Services Division with the Deputy Director II and Director of DAS on legislative matters as a spectator and/or witness on Bills that are being heard at the State level in Sacramento related to the animals of Riverside County.

This class is characterized by the high level of responsibility for management of specialized and technical functions of a division of the Animal Services Department. Incumbents in this class report to the Deputy Director II of Field Services.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601 E (2) (5) and (6) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Agency/Department Head.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311(B) of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.

The schedule for this position may require overtime weekends evenings and on-call availability especially during an emergency.

This posting may be used to fill future mission critical vacancies.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Servicesbelieves the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe Jurupa Valley San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Plan organize direct evaluate and coordinate the work of a major division of Field Services.

Develop organize and implement animal services field related programs including animal rescue ordinance enforcement disaster relief and recovery animal cruelty and neglect investigations and education and outreach programs.

Direct and evaluate work of area office supervisors for compliance with departments goals policies and procedures.

Recommend divisional policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws rules and regulations pertaining to divisional functions; evaluate pertinent legislative and impending changes.

Direct compilation of budget data and control of expenditures.

Schedule major activities to ensure the most effective use of personnel and equipment.

Provide direction and assistance on complex controversial or politically sensitive Field Services cases; direct the preparation of detailed and comprehensive technical reports.

Coordinate the work of the division with other divisions of the department other departments of the County and public and private agencies.

Represent the Field Services Division as requested on legislative matters as a spectator and/or witness on Bills that are being heard at the State level in Sacramento related to the animals of Riverside County.

Represent the department at meetings Board of Supervisors meetings conferences seminars hearings and professional associations.

Prepare and administer the divisions budget.

Monitor and keep informed of current trends in Animal Welfare and Control; evaluate trends for their impact on departmental operations; recommend policy and procedural improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree preferably with a major in business or public administration healthcare zoology biology veterinary medicine or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Four years of coordinating administrative operational and program development activities in an animal control humane law enforcement or other public safety field. Three years of the required experience must have included responsibility for budgetary planning regulatory compliance supervision and community relations. (Additional qualifying education may substitute for up to two years of the required non-specialized experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

Knowledge of:The principles of management and public administration; public relations principles and techniques; supervisory principles and practices related to the selection training direction motivation and evaluation of subordinates and conflict intervention; the policies and procedures used in budget preparation justification monitoring and reporting; state and local laws regulations codes and ordinances pertaining to animal control and welfare; the methods and practices for maintenance of clean and humane conditions for impounded animals; laws regulations ordinances and procedures pertaining to the investigation of cruelty investigations; procedures for the apprehension custody quarantine transportation and enforcement techniques used in animal control work; symptoms of rabies and other common zoonotic diseases; vector habitat and the environmental and habitat needs of wildlife.

Ability to:Manage and direct divisional activities related to animal control and welfare; maintain professionalism and strong customer service skills; analyze interpret and accurately review citations public complaints and formal appeals; develop and implement community and neighborhood improvement strategic plans; maintain cooperative working relationships with others; prepare clear and comprehensive written reports and correspondence; organize conduct implement and evaluate employee training programs; interpret legislation codes regulations ordinances and policies to prepare written procedures; maintain composure and deal tactfully and effectively with irate reporting parties and code violators; assist residents with problem solving neighborhood issues; maintain databases and spreadsheets of cases and time labor information.

Other Requirements: License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Drivers License. The incumbent will travel throughout the County to support all shelter efforts.

CA Basic Animal Law Enforcement training or equivalent is required within one year of hire date.

Penal Code 832 (P.O.S.T.) certification or completion of an approved law enforcement academy training is required within one year of hire date.

State recognized euthanasia certification is required within one year of hire date.

Completion of a county supervision academy is required within one year of hire date.
Physical: Walking/standing for long periods of time; working in various weather conditions; exposure to animals dander blood excretions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For specific questions regarding this position contact Amanda Campos at .

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) has an exciting opportunity for a Commander of Field Services to join their team. The headquarters for this position is located at the Riverside County (West) Animal Shelter in Jurupa California; however regular travel thro...