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Ventura County Director Animal Services in Ventura, California

Director Animal Services

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Director Animal Services

Salary

$165,344.03 - $220,423.57 Annually

Location

Camarillo and may be required to travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

1516ANM-24AA (JL)

Department

Animal Services

Opening Date

02/02/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description

  • Benefits

Description

Click here (https://bit.ly/3SHGERI) to view the recruitment brochure.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to an annual base salary of $165,344 - $220,423, the Director Animal Services will receive an attractive benefits package that includes:

  • GENERAL SALARY INCREASE: A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024

  • NEW HIRE INCENTIVE: New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire Incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. (Subject to the applicable section of the Management Resolution (Secs. 625 – 627)

  • EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: may be eligible for 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5%, based on completion of an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited institution not required for the position.

  • RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. For more information, visit: https://www.vcera.org/.

  • HEALTH PLANS: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents. A flexible credit allowance of up to $23,530 annually.

  • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

  • EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. *Credit for prior public service may be considered (Management Resolution, §1202)

  • ANNUAL LEAVE REDEMPTION: The ability to “cash in” or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months (Management Resolution, § 1205).

  • HOLIDAYS: 12 paid days per year, including 1 floating holiday to use at your discretion.

  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a per pay period basis. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.

  • Other benefits include: Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, County paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Benefit Reimbursement Program, a Wellness Program, and a WorkLife Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.

    The Director Animal Services is an at-will position which is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

Recruitment Process

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

To APPLY for this exceptional career opportunities, please send a resume and cover letter in one of the following ways:

  • E-mail to: Judy.Larson@ventura.org

  • Submit an on-line application and attachments (resume and cover letter) at www.ventura.org/jobs

RESUME EVALUATION

First review date is February 20, 2024.

Resumes and cover letters will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this brochure. Following an evaluation of resumes and cover letters, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second/final interview. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.

For additional information about this position please contact Judy Larson at (805) 654-3611 or email at Judy.Larson@ventura.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

  • Benefits website (https://hr.ventura.org/benefits) or you may call (805) 654-2570.

  • Retirement FAQ's (https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/benefits/docs/RETIREMENT%20-%20FAQs.pdf)

  • Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MA, MB2

Agency

Ventura County

Address

800 S. Victoria Avenue LOC. #1970 Ventura, California, 93009

Phone

(805) 654-5129

Website

http://hr.ventura.org

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