Animal Center Program Manager: (Official Title: Program Manager)

City of Fresno, CA - Fresno, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Fresno, CA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

An exciting career opportunity awaits you in the Animal Center. The City of Fresno is currently accepting applications for individuals with Program Management experience. Under general supervision, manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs; and provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships that build trust in City departments and strengthen the community. Incumbents ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, grant(s) and alternatively-funded programs; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with State, regional, local, and community-based agencies and organizations and businesses; develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs; participate in the development of the division budget and complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director. The Animal Center Department has one vacancy that will manage a team of Community Coordinators and Animal Program Coordinators to promote animal welfare and adoption initiatives. The incumbent in this position manages a collection of sub-programs: Dog and Cat Foster program, Adoption Program, Adoption Partner Program, Dog and Cat Foster Programs, Social Media/Community Outreach and Education initiatives. Incumbent will be responsible for developing ways to utilize grant funds to support new and existing programs and initiatives. Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, zoonotic diseases, and interactions with animals. You may also be required to humanely restrain animals in accordance with Animal Center practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs.
• Provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with various agencies.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs.
• Participate in the development of the division budget.
• Complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance.
• Manage a team of Community Coordinators and Animal Program Coordinators.
• Promote animal welfare and adoption initiatives.
• Develop ways to utilize grant funds to support programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, education, finance, engineering, environmental science, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in public or community relations, governmental planning, or a related field in a lead or supervisory capacity in an animal-centric setting.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment.
• A valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substance Permit (VACSP) may be required.
• Completion of Euthanasia Training within six (6) months of appointment.

Benefits

• Health insurance with contributions towards premiums for employee and dependents.
• Flexible spending account for health and dependent care expenses.
• Deferred compensation plan with City contributions.
• Supplemental sick leave of 40 hours per fiscal year.
• Management leave of 60 hours per fiscal year.
• Bilingual premium pay of $100 per month.
• Annual leave accrual of 15.55 hours per month.
• Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
• Life insurance benefit equal to annual salary.
• Long-term disability benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary.
• Health reimbursement arrangement for retirement medical insurance.