NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Director (Animal Center)
NEOGOV is part of the City of Fresno's Animal Center, seeking an Assistant Director of Animal Health Care. This role involves strategic planning, staffing, and community engagement while ensuring a culture of customer service and care at the center.
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Responsibilities
Plan, organize and direct the activities of the daily operations of the center
Manage licensed, professional, and support staff
Assist and develop and implement policies and procedures
Supervise
Respond to public inquiries including those from government officials and advisory bodies
Design and implement public information campaigns about the center
Direct and administer the licensing and enforcement programs
Assist in forecasting, preparing, and administering the department budget
Preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations
Monitor and control expenditures
Oversee preparation of and presenting agenda items to City Council when designated by the Director
Communicate and collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders, vendors, external agencies, regulatory officials, the general public, elected/appointed officials and/or other interested parties to coordinate department activities and resolve issues
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or degree field(s) as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority
Five (5) years of management experience as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority
Possession of a valid driver's license is required at time of appointment
Selected individuals must be comfortable working around animals
Benefits
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK-40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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