IMPORTANT: Your application MUST include responses to the supplemental questionnaire found here: https://forms.gle/pZFeAicSWYD5bWWG7

Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire prior to starting the online application process.  The application will not be reviewed without a completed supplemental questionnaire.

Animal Care and Control (ACC) is the municipal agency responsible for the City’s public health and animal welfare needs. As an open-door shelter that accepts any San Francisco animal, domestic or wild, regardless of age, species, temperament or health, ACC intakes approximately 10,000 animals per year and responds to more than 12,000 calls for service every year.  Aside from sheltering thousands of animals every year, the staff enforces local and state laws pertaining to animal welfare; provides animal care, rescue and veterinary services; protects the public from dangerous animals; and licenses dogs and commercial dog walkers. ACC has an annual budget of $8.5 million, a staff of approximately 50 and 200 volunteers. 

The 0952 Deputy Director reports to the Director of Animal Care & Control and acts as assistant head of the department.  The deputy assists with the overall management of the department and is the primary designee to act on behalf of the Director when they are not available.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements policies and procedures that determine which animals will be made available to the public, which will require alternative placement, and which will be humanely euthanized.
• Ensures that the shelter meets the highest animal care standards as determined by national humane organizations, federal and state law, and public perception. 
• Manages all aspects of field operations, including calls for service, patrols, investigations, and enforcement of animal neglect and abuse cases.
• Manages front counter operations, including licensing, permitting, and other regulatory programs.
• Manages volunteer and outreach programs.
• Supervises staff responsible for the care of 10,000 animals each year, including domestic, wild and exotic species.
• Works effectively with the department’s adoption partners, volunteers and other animal control agencies; and plays a key role in maintaining the City’s live release rate. 
• Works with other law enforcement agencies within and outside of San Francisco to improve compliance.
• Manages a budget of $8.5 million.

Appointment Type

The position is a Permanent-Exempt (PEX) appointment.  This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in biological science, veterinary science, animal husbandry, public or business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.  AND

2.  Experience: Five  (5) years of supervisory experience supervising in animal care or a closely related field; AND

3.  License: Possession of a valid California class C driver's license; AND

4.  Certification: Within the first year of employment, the appointee must successfully complete a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Certified P.C. 832 Module. 

Substitution: Certification in animal training or veterinary medicine (RVT) may substitute for two years of a college education.

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or
• Five (5) years of experience in animal care. 

Important: Your application must include a resume and response to the supplemental questionnaire. To upload a resume, please attach using the "additional attachments" function.

Guidance for Applying:  Applicants must include all relevant job experience in the online application.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of the qualifying experience and education, at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process.  Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of verification of qualifying experience and education. More information can be found at: http://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Compensation: $134,446 to $171,600 annually

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but not before May 26, 2022.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed, hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.

Information: If you have any questions regarding this application process, please contact the Human Resources Analyst, Carol Wong via email to [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.