Sergeant of Field Services - County of Riverside
San Jacinto, CA 92581
About the Job
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for a Sergeant of Field Services at the San Jacinto Animal Campus.
The selected candidate will work in the office and in the field performing the more difficult or complex animal control functions and serving as a lead person for one or more Animal Control & License Officers in the Department of Animal Services (DAS); In addition to performing animal control and licensing duties, the Sergeant of Field Services will make presentations at schools and to community groups on animal care and handling.
The Sergeant of Field Services may be assigned to any shift and required to be available on standby or on-call basis.
Competitive candidates will possess two or more years of experience performing animal control duties in a public or non-profit animal control program and excellent customer service skills. Knowledge and experience in programs such as DocuPet licensing program and/or Chameleon is highly desired.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Oversee Animal Control & License Officers and related DAS staff on an on-going basis; complete forms and prepare reports on animal control services performed; assign daily work assignments and review their work and performance and report problems to the Lieutenant.
• Begin preliminary investigations regarding employee disciplinary issues; initiate and process Workers Compensation forms for reported injured employee claims.
• Conduct training sessions for animal control staff on the care and feeding, impounding, releasing, sale, and destruction of animals; prepare reports on the progress of trainees.
• Perform all the essential duties of the Animal Control & License Officer II, as required; impound illegal or dangerous animals such as poisonous snakes, skunks, monkeys, apes, and exotic felines.
• Enforce animal regulations, laws and ordinances; answer questions from the public concerning age, breed, characteristics, care, and treatment of animals; advise the public of legal rights.
• Receive and investigate complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding stray, dangerous, unwanted, or improperly controlled animals; tactfully handle complaints, trying to remedy problems; investigate and prepare minor animal cruelty cases.
• Use tranquilizer guns or other means to control dangerous and/or injured animals as a last resort; answer emergency calls concerning persons bitten by animals.
• Pick up and transport stray, confined, sick, injured, or dead animals; impound animals and release impounded animals to owners; segregate, isolate, perform euthanasia, and dispose of ill, injured, unwanted, or aged animals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I
Experience: Two years of performing animal control duties in a public or non-profit animal control program equivalent to the Riverside County Animal Control & License Officer II.
OR OPTION II
Experience: Two years of paid experience, one year of which must have been in lead or supervisory capacity, in a veterinary office, animal grooming, animal board and kennel facility, or similar setting, which included the care and handling of animals.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the control and protection of animals; legal liabilities and responsibilities of those concerned with the enforcement of animal control regulations; the characteristics and behavior, care and feeding of animals; common animal diseases; the causes, symptoms, and required procedures for rabies; the equipment and methods used in the capture and restraint of animals; proper use, maintenance, and storage of tranquilizer guns and related equipment.
Ability to: Investigate situations, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; work independently on special assignments; schedule, assign, train, and review the work of other personnel engaged in animal control activities; present evidence and testify in court cases; work cooperatively with the public and other animal control agencies; read, comprehend, and interpret laws and regulations pertaining to animal control; function in stressful situations, exercising good judgment; discharge firearms safely and accurately; care for and safely handle animals so as to avoid injury to persons and animals.
Other Requirements:
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
• The Sergeant of Field Services may handle large aggressive dog breeds, horses and other large animals.
• A series of three Rabies vaccines within 30 days of employment may be required.
• Incumbents are required to obtain Penal Code 832 (P.O.S.T) certification within six months of hire. Additionally, incumbents are expected to undergo CA Basic Humane Academy or equivalent and CA Advanced Animal Law Enforcement training.
• Successfully function in an environment with exposure to animal smells, dander, excrement, fluids and wounds.
• May be required to use tranquillizer guns and perform euthanasia.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
What's Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or Department of Animal Services employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org .
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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.