HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10232012 - C.17RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21179 and Ordinance No 2012-10 amending Section 33-5.329 of the
County Ordinance Code to Exempt from the Merit System the classification of Deputy Director of Animal
Services-Exempt, as requested by the Animal Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no cost associated with this action.
BACKGROUND:
The Deputy Director of Animal Services is a single position classification. This position is responsible for assisting in
the overall administration of the Animal Services Department, which includes the oversight of all animal control field
operations county-wide, animal care facility operations for both shelters, and other duties as assigned. This position
also serves as the Acting Director for the Department when the Director of Animal Services is absent. Given the level
of responsibility involved with this classification, along with the fact that the Director of Animal Services
classification is exempt, it is both reasonable and appropriate to exempt the Deputy Director of Animal Services
classification as well.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 10/23/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Tanya Williams (925)
335-1714
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 23, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Tanya Williams, Roxana Mendoza, Al Prince, Glenn Howell
C. 17
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources
Date:October 23, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADOPT Ordinance No 2012-10 to Exempt the classification of Deputy Director of Animal Services from the County
Merit System
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the Director of Animal Services will not be able to ensure maximum responsiveness
of the incumbent in the Deputy Director of Animal Services position that will have authority over all major
departmental functions.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #21179
Amendment of Ordinance Code section 33-5.329
Job Specification-Deputy Director of Animal Services-Exempt
Contra Costa County Class Code: BJD2
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES-EXEMPT
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the
class. Class specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION:
Under general direction this position is responsible for assisting in the overall
administration of the Animal Services Department, including overseeing animal control
field operations, animal care facility management and special programs; advising the
Director on animal services operation issues; supervising Animal Services Lieutenants
engaged in field and center activities; and other related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This single position class reports to the Director of Animal Services and is responsible
for management of the day-to-day field and center operations of the Animal Services
Department.
TYPICAL TASKS:
• Advises the Director on new programs, policies, and procedures
• Develops policies and procedures for the implementation of new programs;
ensuring the effective integration of field and shelter polices with the department
• Directs and participates in the development of both short term goals and long
range objectives of departmental operations
• Plans, organizes and directs and evaluates work through subordinate Animal
Services Lieutenants and Animal Center Operations Supervisor, including the
development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Manages the day-to-day field and kennel operations of the department through
subordinate Animal Services Lieutenants and Animal Center Operations
Supervisor
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates subordinate Animal Services
Lieutenants
• Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of operation activities and recommends
ways to increase productivity
• Manages the enforcement of all State and County laws relating to the care,
control, impounding, licensing and disposal of animals
• Plans and directs departmental response to high profile law enforcement
assistance cases
• Assists law enforcement agencies in serving various search and arrest warrants
• Directs training of the department’s law enforcement "entry team" during property
searches and arrests of criminals where potentially aggressive animals are
present
• Advises law enforcement agencies on animal-related situations (illegal animal
fighting, non-permitted species, Penal Code violations)
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• Develops and provides animal related safety training for law enforcement
agencies
• Develops and provides training on Animal Services operations and policies to
Sheriff's Office dispatchers who perform back-up dispatch functions for the
Animal Services Department
• Represents the department at meetings and conferences relating to animal
services
• Acts as a liaison to contract cities, public agencies, police, fire, Fish and Game,
District Attorney, humane organizations, and livestock groups
• Acts as a contact person and manage provision of speakers for civic events and
citizens' groups regarding Animal Services Department programs, policies, and
procedures
• Acts as Animal Services Department Safety Coordinator
• Acts as Animal Services Department liaison to the Office of Emergency Services
for planning and operations for animal related functions during emergencies and
disasters
• Reviews and approves the release of documents and other information to
citizens and attorneys in compliance with state laws and county ordinances
• Reviews and approves all incidents involving weapons discharges in the Animal
Services Department
• Directs, through subordinate managers, the investigations of reports of inhumane
treatment of animals, sale and collection of animal license fees, and the
impounding, feeding and care of abandoned animals.
• Prepares reports and correspondence relating to Animal Services Department
policies or procedures, investigation results on specific cases, and other areas
for:
• Board of Supervisor’s referrals
• Law enforcement agencies
• California Fish and Game
• Animal control agencies
• Animal groups
• Citizens' inquiries
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License Required Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
Out of State valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the
application process.
Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
public or business administration, management or supervision, or a closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time or its equivalent in animal control field
experience including at least two (2) in a jurisdiction responsible for the licensing,
housing of animals and field enforcement of State and local animal control laws and
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ordinances, and three (3) years of supervisory or management experience or its
equivalent in an agency with the aforementioned responsibilities.
Substitution: Five years of full -time or its equivalent supervisory or management
experience in a police department with a minimum of two (2) years with responsibility for
an Animal Services division within the police department responsible for the licensing,
housing of State and local animal control laws and ordinances.
Other Requirements
Physical and Psychological Requirement: Ability to meet such physical and
psychological health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant
Certificate: Within the first year of employment, appointees must successfully
complete a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Certified P.C.
832 III Module or the equivalent.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
▪ Modem principles, practices and techniques of the control and care of animals
▪ Accepted principles and practices of organization, management and supervision
▪ Principles and practices of business and public administration applicable to the
Animal Services Department
Ability to:
▪ Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of subordinates
▪ Analyze interpersonal and animal related situations quickly and determine
appropriate responsive action for the Animal Services Department
▪ Compose effective correspondence and reports
▪ Interpret legal and administrative directives
▪ Formulate regulations conforming to such directives, plans, organizes the
implementation of such regulations
▪ Speak before and deal effectively with civic groups local government and the public
Established: March 1998
Revised: April 1999
Revised June 2012