Animal science Jobs in Moreno Valley, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for an Animal Services Manager based in Riverside CA. The selected candidate will be supporting the departments county-wide animal foster program and travelling to all shelters on a regular basis.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff collaborating across divisions supporting foster families and partner groups managing budgets ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining strong community relations. The Manager also ensures foster caregivers have the necessary supplies and resources represents the department at community events and works closely with the volunteer division to coordinate and engage volunteers.

The animal foster division provides animals with temporary homes helping reduce shelter stress and giving them a better chance to thrive. It allows individuals and families to care for an animal short-term and see how the pet fits into their home environment. The department also offers Dog Day Out a short-term outing program that enriches the animals lives and increases their visibility in the Coachella the FIDO Program serves as a hybrid model combining elements of traditional fostering with structured community support to help more animals find safe and nurturing placements.

This position requires working weekends being on-call and possible overtime. Driving to shelters is required with shelters in Blythe Coachella San Jacinto and Jurupa.

Competitive candidates will have administrative and operational experience that includes budget planning regulatory compliance staff supervision and community relations within a public or private organization with a strong preference for experience in animal care control or humane services. Ideal applicants will understand the role of foster programs in reducing shelter stress and supporting life-saving outcomes. They should have experience overseeing diverse operational areasfield services shelter operations foster coordination social media engagement and veterinary supportwhile ensuring teams work collaboratively for the wellbeing of animals. Field-based experience is essential including conducting foster home visits working with communications teams and using data systems such as Chameleon to track outcomes.

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Animal Services Director.

This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311 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.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services believes 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

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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

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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