Salary: $17.56 – $23.03 Hourly
Location : Irvine, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03306
Department: Community Services
Division: Animal Care Center
Opening Date: 10/10/2023
Closing Date: 10/20/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Irvine seeks a skilled candidate with a background or interest in animal care, demonstrated office experience and strong customer service and leadership skills, to assist with assist with the front office operations at the Animal Care Center. This position is Part-time, up to 19 hours per week, weekend availability is required.
The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of responsible clerical experience. Some experience working in a professional animal care setting, such as an animal shelter, pet store or veterinarian office, is preferred.
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Supplemental Information
Your Team
Irvine is recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.
The provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department strives to create a lasting contribution to the health and well-being of the Irvine community and consists of the following award-winning programs and services: Senior Services, Disability Services, Child, Youth, and Family Services, Animal Care, Recreation and Park Services and Operations, Great Park Operations and Athletics, Aquatics, Fine Arts, Facility Reservations and Contract Classes, Development and Park Planning, Administrative, Business and Support Services, Engagement and Special Events, Open Space, and Transportation Services (TRIPS).
The Process
Find more information in the job description.
Interview: After a thorough review of applications, those candidates deemed most qualified as reflected in their application will be invited to an interview.
Background Check: A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment.
Medical Examination: A medical examination will be conducted, including a drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test to ensure the ability to perform assigned duties. Please note: Although Proposition 64 legalized the personal use of marijuana in California, marijuana is a prohibited substance in the workplace. Marijuana detected in pre-employment drug screening may result in disqualification from employment based on applicable laws.
Future Vacancies: This recruitment may be used to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.
Part-time employees are employed “at will” and their services can be discontinued without cause.
Certain City budgets may not include funding for mandated CalPERS employer contributions. A qualified candidate who is a current member of CalPERS may be restricted from temporary/part-time employment.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
01
How many years of clerical experience do you have?
- Less than one year
- 1-3 years
- 4-7 years
- 7-10 years
- 10 years or more
02
Please describe your experience with databases, record keeping, answering phones, copying and filing. If none, please indicate “N/A”.
03
Do you have experience working or volunteering at an animal shelter?
- Yes
- No
04
Please list the shelter and year(s) worked, or the amount of hours volunteered. If none, please indicate “N/A”.
05
Do you have experience providing customer service in an animal care setting, such as a veterinarian office, animal shelter or pet store?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, please describe your duties, where you obtained this experience and how long you were in the role. If none, please indicate “N/A”.
07
Do you have experience assisting with animal adoptions, animal licensing and processing/collecting fees for animal services?
- Yes
- No
08
If yes, please describe your duties, where you obtained this experience and how long you were in the role. If none, please indicate “N/A”.
09
Do you have experience organizing and providing direction to part-time staff and volunteers?
- Yes
- No
10
If yes, please describe your duties, where you obtained this experience and how many staff/volunteers you oversaw. If none, please indicate “N/A”.
11
Are you available to work shifts Friday through Monday, up to 19 hours per week? Weekend availability is required.
- Yes
- No
12
Are you a member of CalPERS by previous employment? This means you have funds on deposit or service credit with CalPERS.
- Yes
- No
- Not Sure
13
The City of Irvine’s five core values are Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion and Integrity. Which one of these values resonates the most with you and how do you incorporate it into your work?
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