What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Aide - Animal Center position at City of Rancho Cucamonga?
WHY JOIN #TEAMRC
The Animal Services Department is seeking a compassionate and innovated Management Aide to join our team! Our mission is to create a PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting our residents with various animal related concerns. When you join Team RC, you can expect to be working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community.
What You Will Be Doing Here At Team Rc
This position might be perfect for you if
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
First Review of Applications completed by Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tentative Panel Interview: Week of March 10, 2025
Subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education And/or Experience
High school graduation or GED is required. College-level coursework in public administration, accounting, or a related field is desirable. Five years of increasingly responsible clerical, technical, and routine administrative experience related to the assigned position, including or supplemented by college-level coursework in public administration, accounting, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of research methods and techniques, statistical analysis and report preparation techniques; methods and procedures of budget preparation; organization and functions of the assigned municipal department; general office procedures; customer service procedures; leadership techniques; word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database software applications.
Ability to perform specialized, technical and routine administrative tasks; enter, search and update computerized records and reports; conduct research, perform analysis, and prepare reports of findings; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and regulations; work independently; understand and follow verbal and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Depending upon assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license and demonstrate a satisfactory driving record.
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online atwww.cityofrc.us.This position closes on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm or until sufficient applications have been received.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
Successful candidate will be required to
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please clickhere. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Careers@CityofRC.us. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website atwww.cityofrc.usfor more information.
The Animal Services Department is seeking a compassionate and innovated Management Aide to join our team! Our mission is to create a PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting our residents with various animal related concerns. When you join Team RC, you can expect to be working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community.
What You Will Be Doing Here At Team Rc
This position might be perfect for you if
- You have excellent customer service and communication skills.
- You are great at multitasking and wearing different hats.
- You function best in a fast paced and "organized chaos" office.
- You can work with people with different personalities and emotional states.
- You are compassionate and empathetic for people and their pets.
- You are a problem solver and enjoy working with community members and volunteers.
- You like to embrace creativity and innovation.
- You like working at an Animal Center and having animals visit you in your shared office.
- Processing invoices and reconciling accounts, setting up purchase orders and professional service agreements, working with vendors.
- Assisting with budget preparation and management, budget projections, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Preparing staff reports, City and State Health Department reports, and participating in the development of policies and procedures.
- Updating the website and assisting with the development of marketing materials and content for social media, newsletters, and public brochures.
- Assisting with the onboarding of new volunteers and tracking volunteer training and service hours.
- Responding to inquiries from the public at the front counter, on the phone, and via email regarding a variety of animal related concerns.
- Assisting with research for special projects such as grant applications, updating municipal codes, and disaster response plans.
- On occasion, assisting with the care of animals including cleaning and disinfecting cages and replenishing food and water.
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
First Review of Applications completed by Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Tentative Panel Interview: Week of March 10, 2025
Subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education And/or Experience
High school graduation or GED is required. College-level coursework in public administration, accounting, or a related field is desirable. Five years of increasingly responsible clerical, technical, and routine administrative experience related to the assigned position, including or supplemented by college-level coursework in public administration, accounting, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of research methods and techniques, statistical analysis and report preparation techniques; methods and procedures of budget preparation; organization and functions of the assigned municipal department; general office procedures; customer service procedures; leadership techniques; word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and database software applications.
Ability to perform specialized, technical and routine administrative tasks; enter, search and update computerized records and reports; conduct research, perform analysis, and prepare reports of findings; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and regulations; work independently; understand and follow verbal and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Depending upon assignment, possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license and demonstrate a satisfactory driving record.
WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online atwww.cityofrc.us.This position closes on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm or until sufficient applications have been received.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.
Successful candidate will be required to
- Complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; and
- Provide proof of a valid California driver's license and be insurable; and
- Pass a pre-employment medical exam,
- Pass a reference and background verification. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In addition, the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy that may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act, please clickhere. There is a no smoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finally, please note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Careers@CityofRC.us. Applicants may wish to visit the City's official website atwww.cityofrc.usfor more information.
