City Veterinarian (Part-Time)

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City Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Salary

$53.82 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

1384OCT24-P-TNB

Department

Police

Opening Date

10/09/2024

Closing Date

11/6/2024 3:00 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list for the Part-Time classification of City Veterinarian in the Police Department. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision of the Animal Control Administrator, provides licensed medical, surgical, and other services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries for domesticated and wild animals; and performs related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• This position requires enrollment with the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS)

• This position is not eligible for any benefits

• Work schedule will consist of an average of 19 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department need

• May be required to work a flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours

• Scheduled work days will primarily range from Friday to Sunday

PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ):

The final step in the selection process is the police background investigation. If you are among the group of candidates moving forward to the final steps, you will be required to go through a thorough police background process and complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Please note: the background process does influence the selection process. Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showdocument?id=13872&t=638536341539574428) to view the PHQ successful candidates will be required to complete.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1361558) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/police) to learn more about the Police Department.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited veterinary school with a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine

• Two (2) years of experience as a veterinarian

• Must possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state, at the time of application

• Must obtain a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners within six months of the date of employment, as a condition of continued employment

• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record

• All required licenses, certificates, and registrations, as mandated by State and Federal laws or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents' expense

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Date to be Determined

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates yet to be determined. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1361558) to view the physical requirements of the job. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

• Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• No Social Security tax on employee's wages

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program

• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

• Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month

• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month

• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month

  *Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

  BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

  HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

• Auto and Home Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Identity and Credit Protection

• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24