Deputy Director of Animal Care and Services, Department of Public Works - Government Jobs : Job Details

Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Deputy Director of ACS will plan, organize and direct the overall management, administration, operation and maintenance of ACS activities, facilities, equipment, budget, policies and procedures. The Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing general administration of the Division including the operating budget and establishing the priorities for all service delivery elements through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available services. This position provides direct supervision over the four major units within ACS, which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations and other personnel actions to ensure productivity and quality standards are maintained. The Deputy Director represents the Department Director in a variety of interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and community matters and may assume responsibility for the Department's operations in absence of the Director; represents ACS with local, state and national organizations and at professional events to develop partnerships with local community organizations and to create public support for departmental programs; identifies and pursues sources of revenue for ACS; and directs and performs special projects and strategic planning programs that impact departmental operations.

The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-###-####, 711 (TTY), or via email at [email protected].

Education: A bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, or related field. Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible experience in senior level administrative and/or analytical work in a public or private agency. Experience managing an animal care and shelter program with an annual intake of 5,000 or more animals, which includes experience in both animal sheltering and field services is highly desirable.

HOW TO APPLY: The final filing date is Friday, August 1, 2025. To be considered, please electronically submit your resume, cover letter, and five professional references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed. First round interviews to be held the week of August 18, 2025. For additional information, please contact Frank Rojas (510) ###-#### [email protected].