1114 – Pima Animal Care Center Deputy Director

Salary: $88,881.00 – $111,101.00 Annually

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2023-01445

Department: Pima Animal Care Center

Division: PAC PAC ADMIN

Opening Date: 09/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Position Description

Screenings will occur weekly, with the initial screening scheduled for October 13, 2023.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 18

DOE: $88,881 – $111,101

This classification reports to the Director of the Pima Animal Care Center (PACC). Plans, organizes, and directs assigned functions and operational activities of PACC and performs statutory requirements in the absence of the PACC Director.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

Plans, organizes and directs assigned functions and activities for shelter operations, field services, community engagement, animal enrichment and lifesaving programs within PACC;

Provides management and supervision to division managers and other employees within assigned areas of responsibility;

Drafts and maintains administrative and operational procedures, subject to Director approval, to ensure compliance with County, state and federal ordinances, laws and regulations;

Coordinates the development and preparation of department budget and exercises management control over departmental expenditures;

Analyzes departmental procedures and organizational structures in relation to operational needs and develops plans and processes to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness;

Prepares departmental reports, recommendations and studies to evaluate effectiveness of department services recommending corrective action when appropriate;

Represents the Director and/or the department at formal and informal meetings;

Acts in the Director’s absence, assuming the full range of duties of the director;

Coordinates construction, maintenance and/or repair of County operated or maintained Animal Services facilities with affected jurisdictions, Facilities Management and contractors/vendors;

Plans, develops and implements staff training programs;

Participates in or serves as Departmental representative for various committees, task forces, boards and commissions;

Reviews and analyzes proposed state and federal legislation for potential impact on department operations and processes and provides recommendations;

Represents the department with the media and the public;

Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to area of responsibility;
• national best practices in animal sheltering and field services;
• principles and practices of effective supervision and management;
• County budget and procurement procedures and regulations;
• records management and retention requirements;
• techniques and practices for dealing with members of the media and the public;
• techniques for making effective presentations both orally and in writing.

Skill in:

• planning, organizing and managing comprehensive operations related to assigned area of responsibility;
• supervising, motivating and evaluating employees;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;
• writing professional and technical reports;
• communicating complex and technical local, State and Federal laws and requirements relating to
• areas of assignment;
• delivering efficient and cost-effective customer service relative to area of responsibility;
• using tact, independent judgment, discretion and prudence in dealing with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, public administration, organizational development, social work, communications, public health or other closely related field as identified by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment and four years working within an animal welfare environment handling and working with cats and dogs in a high stress environment of which at least two years were in a leadership/supervisory or managerial capacity.

(Additional relevant experience and/or education may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in animal welfare, social work, education, public health, or a related field.
2. Minimum four (4) years of experience working with and handling cats and dogs in a high-stress environment.
3. Experience in public speaking.
4. Bilingual Spanish speaking.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Are you Bilingual (English/Spanish)?

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