Promotional-only job: You must have permanent career status (cannot be in probationary status) as a City of Berkeley employee in order to be considered for this position. The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Animal Services Supervisor! This role supervises, organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of animal and services personnel in accordance with state and local codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to public inquiries and complaints; maintains records; performs related work as assigned. This is a first-line supervisory classification responsible for overseeing both field and shelter animal services personnel in daily operations of animal control and shelter services, including enforcement of animal-related laws and ordinances, and humane care and sheltering of a variety of animals. This class is distinguished from Animal Services Manager which has overall program planning and administration responsibilities for the entire division. See the full job class specification here: Animal Services Supervisor Must have career status as a City of Berkeley employee. A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is : Education High school graduation or equivalent. Experience Three (3) years of journey-level experience, with one (1) year of lead supervisory experience, in animal control, animal law enforcement, and shelter operations. Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements 1. Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. 2. Must possess and maintain certification as a California Certified Animal Control Officer (CACO). 3. Completion of California Penal Code Section 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure Course (non-handgun). 4. Must obtain and maintain training certification in the administration of euthanasia in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 16 § 2039 - Sodium Pentobarbital/Euthanasia Training within one (1) year of appointment. Applications must be received by July 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications Oral Board Exam Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.