Deputy Director of Animal Care and Services

Agency City of San José

LOCATION San Jose, CA

FILING DEADLINE August 1, 2025

SALARY RANGE $161,512 – $260,737 Annually

The Ideal Candidate

The City of San José is seeking an experienced animal services executive. Candidates should have a passion for working in a fast-paced and high-profile environment and bring a combination of strategic leadership and creative problem solving experience. The ideal candidate will be someone who understands current animal care issues and practices, is innovative in developing animal care programs, and can build strong and lasting relationships with community partner agencies. He/she will be able to communicate effectively with staff, community groups, elected officials, executives, and the media in a way that clearly conveys the vision and benefit of ACS programs; be able to effectively analyze data in order to support decisions; and must possess excellent writing skills. A confident decision-maker, who can adeptly and diplomatically navigate sensitive issues while encouraging innovation, cooperation, accountability, and a “let’s get it done” attitude will find this role fulfilling.

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