Hybrid Animal Rescue Coordinator at City of Moreno Valley, CA
City of Moreno Valley, CA · Moreno Valley, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Moreno Valley
About the Department
in the Community Development Animal Services Division.
***This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for vacancies in the next 6 months***
The Animal Rescue Coordinator role is for individuals passionate about animal welfare and community engagement. They will coordinate, plan, and execute a variety of outreach programs, including adoption events, educational workshops, and animal wellness initiatives. The position requires independent decision-making, sound judgment, and a commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. Coordinators will also be responsible for showcasing adoptable animals through social media, videos, and photography, while building strong relationships with rescue groups and the public.
Find additional information in the Animal Rescue Coordinator job description.
Our Ideal Candidate
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of experience in the care and handling of animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to obtain a P.C. 832 certification and pass a breed identification and symptoms of disease test within one year of employment.
THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
The Animal Services Division provides animal care and protection services for our community. Operating under the Community Development Department, we are committed to providing:
- Quality humane animal services and sheltering
- Rabies control through investigation of animal bites
- Control of stray animals, licensing, and public education
- Public veterinary services
- Pet adoptions, lost and found services and humane education
- Enforcement of public safety
- Animal cruelty and nuisance ordinances
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department (CDD) provides a variety of development, business and property owner services. The CDD administers development review and project entitlement activities, performs long range planning, and maintains the City’s General Plan. The department also performs building plan review, issues various permits and performs inspections for new and altered projects. The CDD manages a comprehensive community enhancement program that includes nuisance abatement, and parking control among a host of other services. The department oversees the full-service operations for Animal Services including animal care, adoption, and public safety.
For more information about the Community Development Department, please click here.
OUR COMMUNITY
The City of Moreno Valley is a dynamic City home to nearly 215,000 people and 4,500 businesses. Inland Southern California’s economic hub, Moreno Valley is the second largest city in Riverside County and the 21st largest city in the state of California. Numerous national and international Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble, Amazon, Karma Automotive, AYRO, Inc., Skechers USA, Aldi Foods, Deckers Outdoor, Walgreens, Philips Electronics, ResMed, Medline, Harbor Freight Tools, Solaris Paper and Fisher and Paykel, have selected Moreno Valley as their ideal business location.
Moreno Valley is home to Riverside University Health Systems and Kaiser Permanente, which continue to expand. Moreno Valley continues to add to its parks and trails system with 33 parks, 15 miles of trails, and recently opened Civic Center Amphitheater, 3 City libraries, golf course, Senior Community Center and 4 community centers making Moreno Valley an ideal location to live, play and work.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (951) 413-3045.
