Community Program Manager

City of Hesperia; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Pension

Health benefits

Vacation

Sick leave

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Hesperia is seeking a Community Program Manager for the Animal Control Department. This role leads the implementation of services, operations, and facilities, with oversight of staff in an animal care setting and coordination with city leadership.

Qualified candidates will have five years of management-level experience, three years in humane animal care, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A California driver’s license and related certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, zoology, animal science, or related field.
• Five years of responsible management-level experience leading and managing employees in municipal or private sectors.
• Three years of experience in humane animal care and related duties; three years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license or ability to obtain.
• Ability to obtain California euthanization certificate within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct the implementation of services, operations, and facilities for the department.
• Provide supervision over office and shelter staff and ensure humane animal care practices.
• Coordinate with Deputy City Manager/City Clerk and designee on department priorities and reporting.
• View the full job description for detailed duties and responsibilities.

Skills

People management

Public administration

Animal welfare knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/business management/zoology/animal science

High School diploma or GED

Registered Veterinary License (preferred)

Job description

Description

Help shape Hesperia, where rural charm meets opportunity! Join the City of Hesperia’s Animal Control Department as a Community Program Manager and be part of a team driven by service, integrity, innovation, and efficiency. Help us create a safe, thriving community while experiencing true Hometown Hospitality.

Examples of Duties

The Community Program Manager is a management classification with the overall responsibility to plan, manage, and direct the implementation of services, operations, and facilities related to the assigned department. This classification is distinguished from the Animal Services Supervisor by the indirect responsibility of the humane and care and treatment of animals. Receives direction from the Deputy City Manager/ City Clerk and/or designee, and exercises direct supervision over office and shelter professional, supervisory and administrative staff.

To view the full job description, please view the Community Program Manager job description.

Typical Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position of Community Program Manager. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess five (5) years of responsible management level experience leading, directing, and managing employees in municipal or private sector operations. Three (3) years of experience in the field of humane animal care and control related duties; three (3) years of supervisory experience; a High School diploma or GED; and possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business management, zoology, animal science or a related field. A Registered Veterinary License is preferred.

License/Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class “C” California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, State of California euthanization certificate within one (1) year of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, California Penal Code 832 certification may be required of position.

Other Requirements

• Participate with the required City’s Adjusted Workweek Schedule and other assignments, such as working weekends, holidays, nights, rotating shifts, may respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours, and pre-designated days in order to provide customer service to the community.

Standard Employment Benefits

• Prior Public Service—CalPERS Formula 2.7% @ 55 (Employee contributes 8% (employee cost) and 1% (cost sharing) of annual salary)
• CalPERS Pension Reform Formula 2% @ 62 (Employee contributes 7.75% (normal cost) of annual salary)
• Health Benefits – up to $1,750 per month toward medical, dental and vision insurance
• City Paid
• Employee Only Premium for Dental Insurance
• Employee Only Premium for Vision Insurance
• Vacation (80 hours accrued during first year)
• 13 holidays
• Sick leave (96 hours per year)
• Employee Assistance Program available
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Program available
• IRS 125 Plan Flexible Spending Accounts available
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance participation required
• Adjusted Workweek Schedule participation required
• The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare Contribution

Non-Represented Additional Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Up to $3,000 per fiscal year available for eligible employees; $4,000 per fiscal year for employees with five consecutive years of employment)
• Life Insurance - Non-Represented Employees (One (1) times annual salary)

Management Classifications

• 65 Hours Administrative Leave per fiscal year
• 3% City Contribution into 401 (a) Deferred Compensation Plan