Salary : $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annually

Location : Ontario, CA

Job Type: WEASA Position

Job Number: 9324EXECWEASA

Department: West End Animal Services Agency

Opening Date: 09/03/2024

Closing Date: 9/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: WEASA

The Position

Executive Director of Animal Services

Annual Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000

Placement within this range is dependent on qualifications, experience, and ultimately established by the WEASA Board of Directors.

The West End Animal Services Agency is looking for its first Executive Director of Animal Services! Are you passionate about serving the community and supporting a team that is committed to making a positive impact? The West End Animal Services Agency is seeking a well-qualified collaborative leader with experience in animal services management, community engagement and outreach, and is a continuous learner of best practices in the animal sheltering industry. The West End Animal Services Agency will begin providing Animal services July 1, 2025, which include animal control and sheltering services. The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in building this operation from the ground up and ensuring this timeline is met.

Under administrative direction of the West End Animal Services Agency (WEASA) Board of Directors, the Executive Director of Animal Services provides leadership and direction for delivering the highest quality Animal Control and Sheltering Services to the community. The Executive Director leads, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates animal control and shelter operations for the member agencies and contract cities/county.

The WEASA Board of Directors will serve as the ultimate hiring authority.

The Executive Director of Animal Services is not employed by the City of Ontario nor City of Chino. The successful candidate will be an at-will employee of the West End Animal Services Agency and ultimately they will be appointed by and serve under the WEASA Board of Directors.

Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the Agency, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Learn more about this amazing opportunity by clicking on the link below to revie w the job brochure!

Examples of Essential Functions

1. Manages, directs, plans, organizes, and coordinates the overall activities, goals, objectives, and priorities of the Agency.
2. Works closely with the WEASA Board of Directors in setting and carrying out the vision, mission and objectives for the Agency.
3. Recommends and implements program services, program changes, identifies problem areas and develops resolutions and enhancements to operations; monitors, evaluates and recommends methods for improving the efficiency of services provided.
4. Provides leadership and collaborates with the Assistant Director of Animal Services and subordinate management to develop and retain highly competent, customer service-oriented staff.
5. Responsible for the overall development and administration of the Agency budget and grants; anticipates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; regularly evaluates program and service costs and seeks efficient alternatives; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends and requests adjustments as necessary.
6. Selects, trains, develops, supervises, and evaluates personnel; assigns work activities and projects; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; works with employees to develop and advance skills, correct deficiencies, and improve the delivery of services; implements discipline processes as necessary.
7. Oversees the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances relating to animal sheltering and animal control services.
8. Provides technical assistance as necessary for the resolution of complex and/or involved field investigations; supervises the investigation and preparation of formal complaints for court action against violators of animal control ordinances and laws; oversees the preparation of case files for criminal action and the submittal of necessary documentation.
9. Communicates with other public and private entities, elected officials, departments, agency representatives, business, community and/or environmental groups, as well as a myriad of stakeholders regarding agency policies and requirements.
10. Presents before the WEASA Board of Directors, City Council members, various agencies, community groups and the media on the City's animal services operations and initiatives.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Educational Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Animal Care, Animal Health & Science, or related field. Additional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Candidates qualifying by way of degree require proof of successful completion of a bachelor's degree and must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process.Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications.

Experience Requirements
Six (6) years of professional experience at a management or supervisory level in a public organization related to animal control, sheltering, and animal care services or other similarly complex operations or programs.

Licenses
Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid Class C California Driver's License OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. This requirement applies at time of appointment and throughout employment in this classification.

Special Requirements

• This position requires the ability to work in a standard office environment with continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck.
• Frequently sitting, repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers and copiers.
• Occasional walking, standing, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of files weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Some exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, confining workspace, and chemicals.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations; ability to attend evening and weekend meetings.

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT

Here at the West End Animal Services Agency, you and your family are important to us. Our benefits programs are designed to support you and your loved ones through life's transitions and stages. We offer medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life insurance, retirement plan savings and so much more!

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mental health awareness, legal assistance, financial coaching, child & eldercare assistance, pet insurance, counseling sessions, gym membership discounts, rideshare program, and much more!

MEDICAL, DENTAL, & VISION
West End Animal Services Agency provides medical, dental, & vision insurance that fits you and your family's needs. Below is a snapshot of the programs available to you and your family! HMO & PPO Plans
Medical - California Choice - Up to $2,250 per month city contribution
Dental - Up to $231.13 per month employer contribution- Family PPO
Vision - Up to $170.45 per month employer contribution - Family

RETIREMENT
The Agency has Deferred Compensation Plans available through Voya Financial. Employer paid contributions of 10% of base salary to a 401(a) plan and 3% of base salary to the 457b deferred compensation plan. Employees are eligible to make additional voluntary deductions to the 457b deferred compensation plan.

VACATION
3 Weeks of Annual Leave
40 Hours of Management Leave each year
10 Paid Holidays per year

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Auto Allowance of $350 per month
Cell Phone Allowance of $100 per month
Life Insurance $106,000 in coverage
AD&D $109,000 in coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire responses will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided to ensure your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I understand the above statement

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All applicants must provide an attached Resume and Cover Letter. Those candidates whom fail to attach these items will not move forward in the selection process.

• I understand the above statement.

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Candidates qualifying by way of degree require proof of successful completion of a bachelor's degree and must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications.

• I understand the above statement

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This opportunity is a position with the West End Valley Animal Services Agency and not an employee with the City of Ontario nor City of Chino.

• I understand with the above statement.

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Please describe in detail your experience managing, leading, and overseeing animal shelter & animal control operations. Please note the years of experience, organization, and operational size as well as operating budget.

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In 500 words or less, please tell us about a new community program you would like to implement if selected for the Executive Director of Animal Services. What is the program? Why is it important to the community? How would you ensure its success?

Required Question