Job Description
The Job
The Department of Public Health, Animal Care Division is seeking an Extra Help Animal Care Program Coordinator* who under the general direction of the Program Manager and Chief of Animal Care will perform supervisory and administrative work to support Animal Care Division operations. Responsibilities will include developing and implementing project plans for a new pet foster program, ensuring clear objectives, timelines, and resources are defined. Coordinate the entirety of the pilot foster program activities from launch to daily operations, research, and order supplies, review Standard Practices/Manuals/ Presentations, monitor animals progress, and facilitate communication among team members to achieve program goals. Provide regular updates on program status, identifying potential risks and proposing solutions to department leadership. Research and identify grant/award opportunities related to animal care and welfare, prepare, and submit grant applications and ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines. Recruit, train and onboard Animal Care foster families, collaborate with marketing and communication teams to develop effective outreach strategies, educational programs, and community events, establish new partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts. Identify opportunities for innovative programs that align with the division's goals and mission. Support with other special projects and initiatives related to Animal Care goals as needed.
*Official Title: Public Health Program Coordinator
ANIMAL CARE
The mission of the San Bernardino County Animal Care is to prevent rabies in humans and pets, to educate the public about responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spaying and neutering, to protect and serve the public and pets by enforcing all laws and ordinances pertaining to animal care, to care for all animals domestic and wild, to reunite lost pets with their owners, to place unwanted pets into new homes, and to maintain a high quality of service. To learn more, click here .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment Status: This position is extra-help, and incumbent does not attain status as regular County employee. Although this position is of limited duration and temporary in nature, assignments maybe up to twelve (12) months.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation
Pre-Employment Process: Applicant selected for this position must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both of the following education and experience requirements:
EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university half of which must be upper division, in public health, public/business or health administration; health science; animal science, a nimal husbandry, veterinary medicine or technology, or a closely related field.
*Note: A list of completed college coursework must be submitted with the application if the candidate does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one (1) of the fields of study listed above. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.
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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional, administrative experience (e.g. facilitate and monitor program objectives and budget, initiate, develop and write grants, research and data analytics for project needs including overall project evaluation) in a public health program, community health organization, animal care organization or closely related agency. Administrative experience must include program operations.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will possess program administration experience. Animal care and welfare experience is preferred.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
Vacancy is immediate and we urge you to Apply Now!
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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Supervisory Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific