Animal Services Division Manager
MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
(Administrative Services/Animal Services)
Salary: $75,564 - $106,392/annually DOQ
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Moreno Valley is centrally located in Southern California, 66 miles east of Los Angeles and 100 miles north of San Diego. Moreno Valley’s amenities include more than 32 parks and/or joint-use facilities, quality housing at affordable prices, open spaces, abundant retail centers, industrial developments and social/cultural activities. Isn’t it time you made us your next career choice?
We are seeking an exceptional candidate responsible for the overall management, direction and operation of the City’s Animal Services division. This includes the licensing of animals, enforcement of City ordinances applicable to stray animals, the proper care and treatment of animals in the City Animal Shelter, and administration of a contract for veterinary services. This position requires considerable interaction with the community, pet owners and others with special interest in the care and treatment of animals and a high degree of skill in dealing with sensitive and potentially controversial issues. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion in their execution. Position requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in business or public administration or a related field, plus a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the care and handling of domestic and wild animals, and at least three years in a supervisory or program/project management capacity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
To apply, submit a completed City of Moreno Valley application to the Human Resources Department located at 14177 Frederick St., P.O. Box 88005, Moreno Valley, CA 92552-0805, no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, July 18, 2008. For more information, call (951) 413-3045, or visit our web site at
http://www.moreno-valley.ca.us EOE