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**POSITION DESCRIPTION Looking for an opportunity to create a positive change in your city? Look no further! The Fresno Animal Center department, centrally situated in the vibrant City of Fresno, is currently recruiting for Animal Resource Officers II. Join us in making a profound difference in the lives of animals and our community! Become a part of achieving our mission to improve the lives of our Citizens and their Animals. With guidance from our partners, we strive to reunite pets with their owners by providing resources to City of Fresno residents.
Incumbents must demonstrate initiative, tact, and sensitivity in the humane treatment and handling of animals and must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups within the City.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:**
Incumbents will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases; and will be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices.
Incumbents will be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays and respond to after- hours emergencies as needed. Several vacancies exist for Animal Resource Officer II in the Animal Center Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS, and WORK
SCHEDULE
BENEFITS: UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA) *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. VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service. SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program. BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month (if eligible) 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. *