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Assistant Director, Animal Care And Control (Division Director II) Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL at Palm Beach County
ISSUED: 08/12/2026
CLOSES: 09/04/2026
Position:
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL (DIVISION DIRECTOR II)
Salary:
$96,792 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications
Department:
Public Safety
Division:
Animal Care & Control
Hours:
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Friday
Other:
Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
Selected candidate must successfully complete the pre-exposure rabies treatment/vaccination.
Please review, complete, and upload the Willingness-to-Work Acknowledgment, which outlines the conditions and requirements of the job.
THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.
Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows
Location
Job ID
7100 Belvedere Road, WPB
35745
Join a team whose mission is to ensure the protection and advocacy of companion animals and the education and support of the humans caring for them.
At Public Safety Animal Care and Control, our vision is for all animals in Palm Beach County to have a loving and supportive home. We accomplish our mission and achieve our vision through our shared values; these values we believe to be important in all the incredible work that we do:
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Responsive
- Advocacy
- Collaborative
- Innovative
We are searching for our next Assistant Director, who will be an experienced leader and who will hold these same values. This executive-level position will support Division leadership in the oversight of personnel management, operational performance, policy implementation, budget development and administration, strategic planning, employee relations and engagement, and organizational development.
The Assistant Director will be joining our Division as it embarks on an exciting new chapter and experiences unprecedented growth, including a major renovation of our main facility, with an expected completion in 2029, and new and expanding community programs to support more pets and people than ever before.
Join our team of high-performing, forward-thinking professionals leading the way in animal care, animal justice and enforcement, animal care center medicine and public health.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Animal Care Center, Field and Clinic sections, ensuring continuity of services, compliance with County policies and efficient and effective service delivery.
- Supervises Animal Care Center Operations Manager, Field Operations Manager, and Clinic Operations Manager.
- Evaluates operational needs and recommends policy and procedure improvements for the Animal Care Center, Field, and Veterinary/Clinic Sections.
- Assists Director of Animal Care and Control in establishing operational priorities for the Animal Care Center Operations, Field Operations and Clinic Operations and works closely with the Chief of Veterinary Services to coordinate public health initiatives.
- Coordinates, plans and implements cost analysis and cost-effective programs.
- Develops emergency and disaster plans.
- Attends and represents Division at meetings with the public or other governmental or private agencies.
- Assists in handling sensitive labor relations issues and other personnel matters.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:
Master’s Degree in Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Public/Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a high-volume animal facility (e.g., animal shelter, animal rescue, zoo or sanctuary, university), which includes two (2) years of responsible management or supervisor experience,
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Public/Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a high-volume animal facility (e.g., animal shelter, animal rescue, zoo or sanctuary, university), which includes two (2) years of responsible management or supervisor experience,
OR
Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume animal facility (e.g., animal shelter, animal rescue, zoo or sanctuary, university), which includes two (2) years of responsible management or supervisor experience,
OR
Associate’s Degree in Biology, Veterinary Sciences, Public/Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-volume animal facility (e.g., animal shelter, animal rescue, zoo or sanctuary, university), which includes two (2) years of responsible management or supervisor experience,
OR
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in a high-volume animal facility (e.g., animal shelter, animal rescue, zoo or sanctuary, university), which includes two (2) years of responsible management or supervisor experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience in animal welfare investigation and enforcement,
- Experience administering Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) programs,
- Extensive experience working with rescues and community partners,
- Management experience in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic,
- Open admission animal shelter experience, and
- Developing and implementing community focused initiatives to reduce intake.
BENEFITS
Palm Beach County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees:
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability Insurance
- Generous leave benefits: Vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually
- Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choice of Pension Plan or Investment Plan
- 457(b) deferred compensation program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Eligible public service employment may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Additional benefits and employee perks
All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.
In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).
Title: Assistant Director, Animal Care And Control (Division Director II)
Company: Palm Beach County
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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