Assistant Director (Animal Center)

SALARY: $9,876 - $17,054/monthFILING DEADLINE: 12/23/25Position DescriptionCome be part of the City of Fresno's active Animal Center facility The new Assistant Director of Animal Health Care will be part of the collective and strategic planning team responsible for staffing the center, developing programs and community engagement.The City is looking for a dynamic and customer service-oriented leader. The incumbent should have a collaborative leadership style to ensure that a culture of customer service and care will be at the forefront of the center. With many key objectives to fulfill, it is imperative that the Assistant Director be a flexible, strategic thought leader, who can identify needs and provide sound recommendations to City leadership.Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director will plan, organize and direct the activities of the daily operations of the center and manage licensed, professional, and support staff. The incumbent will assist and develop and implement policies and procedures; supervise; respond to public inquiries including those from government officials and advisory bodies; design and implement public information campaigns about the center; direct and administer the licensing and enforcement programs. In addition, the Assistant Director will assist in forecasting, preparing, and administering the department budget, preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, and monitor and control expenditures; oversee preparation of and presenting agenda items to City Council when designated by the Director; and will be expected to communicate and collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, vendors, external agencies, regulatory officials, the general public, elected/appointed officials and/or other interested parties to coordinate department activities and resolve issues.The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, strong communicator and enjoy learning new processes and procedures.This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Director.Minimum RequirementsQualified candidates must possess:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in BusinessAdministration, Public Administration, or degree field(s) as deemed acceptableby the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.ANDFive (5) years of management experience as deemed acceptable by the Directorof Personnel Services and the appointing authority.Possession of a valid driver's license is required at time of appointment.Special Note: This assignment includes daily interaction with a variety of animals. Selected individuals must be comfortable working around animals.The CommunityThe City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximit to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. The current median home price in Fresno is approximately $389,579. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities.The people of Fresno enjoy a wide vari

Created: 2025-12-12