Animal Services Manager

• Program Development & Oversight

  • Lead the design implementation and management of all foster program policies procedures and goals.

  • Identify animals appropriate for foster placement and coordinate with medical and behavior teams.

  • Maintain accurate documentation of foster placements returns and outcomes.

• Volunteer Recruitment & Support

  • Recruit screen and onboard foster caregivers.

  • Provide training resources and ongoing support to foster families.

  • Serve as the primary contact for foster-related questions needs and emergencies.

• Animal Care & Case Management

  • Monitor the health and behavior of animals in foster homes.

  • Coordinate veterinary care including appointments vaccinations and treatments.

  • Support timely return transfer or adoption of fostered animals.

• Community Engagement & Outreach

  • Promote foster programs through events social media and community partnerships.

  • Work with communications teams to share foster success stories and program highlights.

  • Represent the organization at community events and foster recruitment activities.

• Data & Reporting

  • Track key program metrics and prepare regular reports on foster activity and outcomes.

  • Use data insights to assess program performance and recommend improvements.

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in business or public administration healthcare zoology biology veterinarian 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: One year of coordinating administrative and/or operational duties including at least two of the following: budgetary planning regulatory compliance supervision or community relations in a public or private organization. Experience in an animal care and control or humane organization is desired.

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in business or public administration healthcare zoology biology veterinarian 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: Three years in the care and treatment of small animals under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian at a veterinary clinic or small animal hospital which must have included at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity overseeing staff responsible for the care of animals.

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

Ability to: Manage and direct divisional activities; communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work effectively with public and private partners and customers and effectively interact with personnel at all organizational levels; train supervise and motivate subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; make sound recommendations and effective presentations of information findings and recommendations; prioritize tasks and work well under pressure and impending deadlines; use shelter information systems.

A valid CA Drivers License is required.
Physical: This position requires walking sitting and squatting. Exposure to inclement weather animals dander bodily fluids from animals. Duties may include working with animals involved in end-of-life care decisions. Animal handling required.

Desired experience:

• Experience in budgeting compliance supervision and community relations ideally in animal care.

• Strong understanding of foster programs and their role in reducing shelter stress.

• Ability to oversee multiple divisions and ensure coordinated animal-focused operations.

• Proven skill in building collaboration across teams and programs.

• Field experience including home visits and use of data systems like Chameleon.

For specific questions regarding this position contact Amanda Campos at .
This recruitment is open to all candidates.

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
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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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