Animal Shelter Manager

Job Description:

Animal Shelter Manager

Description

Napa County as an Employer

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The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Animal Shelter Manager for the Napa County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center, which is a part of the Public Works Department at Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill futu re full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

About the Position & Department:

• Annual Salary: $103,937.60 (Step 1) - $126,006.40 (Step 5)
  • 3.5% COLA Increase effective July 1, 2026
• Learn more about the summary of benefits HERE.

The selected applicant may also qualify for*:

• $10,000 signing bonus
• Reimbursement of Relocation and Temporary Living Expenses

* Conditions apply based on a version of the Hiring and Promotional Incentive Pilot Program Policy and Reimbursement of Relocation and Temporary Living Expenses Policy in effect on the hire date

The Napa County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center's mission is to serve the community by providing a safe and healthy environment for our citizens and their animals while promoting animal welfare and education about responsible pet ownership. We offer many programs and services, such as pet adoptions, lost and found pets, pet surrenders, microchipping and licensing.

The Animal Shelter Manager is an at-will management position responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations and activities of the Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. This position provides leadership in all areas of shelter management, including humane animal care, shelter admissions, adoptions, and euthanasia procedures. Additionally, the Animal Shelter Manager supervises and develops shelter staff, ensures the safety, sanitation, and maintenance of the facility, prepares operational reports, and serves as the on-site spokesperson for the shelter. The position also represents Napa County in community outreach by educating the public on responsible pet ownership, and promoting compliance with County animal regulations and laws.

View the full job description, including the example of job duties for the Animal Shelter Manager HERE.

Position Requirements:
To qualify for the Animal Shelter Manager, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

• Experience:Three years related animal shelter supervisory or management experience preferably in a facility of similar complexity and size as the Napa County Animal Shelter.
• Education: Completion of an Associate's Degree in Animal Management, animal shelter management, pet sciences and/or humane leadership or another degree where the candidate has also successfully completed college level course work in animal disease prevention and shelter sanitation, canine and feline management, animal handling, animal cruelty, nutrition, animal behavior and/or animal protection. A bachelor's degree in any of the listed disciplines is highly desired.

• License or Certificate*: Possession of a valid driver's license. Euthanasia Certification. Applicants who do not possess the Euthanasia Certification may be appointed to the position, but the required coursework must be taken and the certificate obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Special Requirements: Persons employed in this class must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

The Recruitment & Selection Process: Online Application Deadline By 5:00 pm PST on Monday, December 1, 2025 Application Screening Tentatively the week of Monday, December 1, 2025 Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively the week of Monday, December 1, 2025

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Exam Tentatively the week of December 15, 2025
Establish Eligibility List Tentatively the week of December 15, 2025

Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description, including the example of job duties for the Animal Shelter Manager HERE.

Disaster Service Workers
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Classified - Other

Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$103,937.60 - $126,006.40 Annually