Animal Services Officer Supervisor

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead on investigation and follow up for all Vicious Dog cases, including determining declaration and restraint measures for such cases.
• Coordinates and schedules meetings with the Deputy District Attorney regarding Misdemeanor and Felony cases and warrants. Prepares and provides case documentation and uploads criminal charges and case related reports/audio/video to the Orange County District Attorney.
• Provides advice and direction on enforcement and investigative matters to Animal Control Officers and analyze caseloads and assignments as needed.
• Supervision of all full-time and part-time Animal Control Officers.
• Assists in recruitment, testing, hiring and training activities. Assists in new employee orientation and training. Evaluates employee’s ability to understand and perform assigned job tasks. Responsible for ensuring that all Animal Control Officers receive continued education, ongoing training and are current with relevant certifications as they relate to the field of Animal Control.
• Issues Animal Control permits for residential and commercial establishments.
• Conduct all aspects of the Animal Control Officer position including but not limited to: Patrol City streets, roads, beaches, and parks; search for stray dogs, domestic and wild animals; retrieve or tranquilize animals as needed. Enforce State, City and local animal control laws and codes; explain ordinance relating to keeping and caring for animals to the public; issue citations for violations of the animal control ordinance.
• Delegates inspections and supervises uniformed and clerical staff engaged in the preparation and maintenance of case records pertaining to Animal Control cases within the community.
• Coordinates with Animal Control specific software provider(s) to address specific CASA related Animal Control needs.
• Coordinates and schedules animal control hearings for citation appeals.
• Prepares and provides statistical analysis and data of Animal Control functions as needed.
• Coordinates with local businesses, other animal shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and animal hospitals for the safety, licensing, and well-being of the animals in our community. Develops educational material and provides presentations to the community.
• Coordinates with ASPCA and other shelters for selection, behavioral assessment & transport of our rescues from other shelters under the ARM Program (A Rescue Mission – Third Chance program).
• Assists Shelter Supervisor and Trainer in handling and assessing adoptability of animals.
• Coordinates and implements Animal Control Officer monthly & on-call schedules.
• Coordinates with other Law Enforcement agencies including Orange County Sherriff, County Fire, Orange County Health, District Attorney, Fish and Wild, State Parks, Social Services, CHP, Border Patrol and other Departments within the Cities of San Clemente and Dana Point.
• Ability to analyze, create and provide a variety of advisory data and information such as performance evaluations, staff reports, time sheets, job applications, citation reports, budget documents, purchase requisitions, warrant request forms, vouchers, a variety of animal records and forms, humane law handbook, City ordinances, penal code, policy manuals, budget manual, press releases, activity logs, catalogs, personnel guidebook, computer software operating manuals, technical operating manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.

• Subject to call out 24 hours a day by Police and Fire to render assistance under emergency conditions.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Appear in court; provide testimony on citations and complaints.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid PC.832 certificate.

• Methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment and registration.
• Principals of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principals of report writing, case load management and documentation.
• Procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner.
• Euthanasia techniques and procedures.
• Principals of animal behavior and care; various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals, various breeds of feral animals, predators, and other wildlife common to the area.

• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
• Administer animal first aid and lethal injections.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Operate and care for animal control equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Interpret and apply Federal Codes, State Codes, City of Dana Point Municipal Code, and City of San Clemente Municipal Code as they pertain to animal services.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform a variety of animal control activities.
• Utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques.

HOLIDAYS – The CASA presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two floating holidays.
VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 104 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 176 hours based on years of service.
SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.
INSURANCE – The CASA provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision.
LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $100,000.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION –Employees may elect to enroll in a voluntary plan and defer up to the IRS permitted annual maximum.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Full-time employees and their dependents may utilize an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.

RETIREMENT – CASA employees are members of the City of San Clemente's private retirement plan provided by Empower Retirement Services, and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). The City's retirement plan has reciprocity with CalPERS, OCERS, and various other California Public Retirement Systems. CASA employees do not participate in Social Security. The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under. Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.

Classic Member:
Retirement Formula: 2% @ 55

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New Member:

Retirement Formula: 2% @ 62

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