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UC Davis Health Informatics

Associate Director, Operations (PROJECT POLICY ANL MGR 1)

UC Davis Health Informatics, Davis, South Dakota, United States, 57021

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Overview

Associate Director, Operations (PROJECT POLICY ANL MGR 1) at UC Davis Health Informatics. The role focuses on running day-to-day activities of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network’s (OWCN) Management Team at its headquarters in the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. This position coordinates subject matter expertise related to the rescue, care, and rehabilitation of oiled wildlife; manages program assets; and coordinates initial deployment operations for emergency response efforts. The role works with the Director of the program and the Associate Director of Network Management, who leads the management of 45 Member Organizations and 1,600 responders to deliver emergency response efforts to oil spills in California. The role supervises content experts in animal health and care, field operations, and a logistics unit.

Minimum Qualifications Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record in accordance with local policies, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program

Bachelor's Degree and 4 or more years of experience in emergency response, wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife field research, or related field

4+ years of demonstrated supervisory experience

Experience with incident command/emergency response

Experience teaching and conducting training in informal or formal settings

Collaborative and team-oriented, detail-oriented, able to set priorities and meet timelines; capable of decisions in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment

Ability to travel monthly around California for routine partner visits and to deploy with limited notice for emergency response activation; comfortable with flexible working hours

Exceptional writing and communication skills with basic financial analysis and budgeting skills

Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree (DVM/PhD)

Experience in an academic or state/federal government setting

Experience in wildlife care operations or wildlife field operations, ideally in emergency situations

Program management experience in large grant-funded projects with demonstrated financial analysis and budgeting skills

Program monitoring and evaluation skills

Key Responsibilities 40% - Leadership and Administration

30% - Content Management and Training Support

15% - Asset Management

15% - Other

Department Overview

The Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) is a globally recognized wildlife emergency preparedness and response program administered through a partnership between the University of California, Davis and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Spill Prevention and Response, with involvement from over 40 member organizations across California. Its purpose is to provide best achievable capture and care to wildlife impacted by oil spills. The program is coordinated by a Management Team at UC Davis and ensures readiness activities, including over 3,000 responders and technical capacity during non-spill times, with deployment during spill times. It sits in the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center (WHC) of UC Davis, a multidisciplinary unit focused on the health of free-ranging and captive wildlife. The WHC is part of the One Health Institute (OHI).

POSITION INFORMATION

Department Budgeted Salary or Pay Range: $94,700.00 - $130,000.00

Salary Frequency: Monthly

Salary Grade: Grade 24

UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL MGR 1

UC Job Code: 000568

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Location: Davis

Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hybrid work arrangement: This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits High quality and low-cost medical plans to fit your family’s needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program

Access to professional development courses and learning opportunities

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including mental health services

Supplemental insurance options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Retirement benefit options including Pension and other plans

Special Requirements

Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position. This is a critical position, employment is contingent upon criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: see policy details in the original posting.

EEO / Diversity

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. See UC policy for details. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

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