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CITY VETERINARIAN (PART-TIME)

Company: City of Henderson
Location: Henderson
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

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

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 to view the PHQ successful candidates will be required to complete.

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    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 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

                      01

                      For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
                      - The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list see resume or refer to application on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
                      Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
                      I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
                      • Yes
                      • No

                        02

                        Do you possess a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited veterinary school?
                        • Yes
                        • No

                          03

                          Do you currently possess a valid Nevada driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
                          • Yes
                          • No

                            04

                            Do you knowledge and understand that you must maintain a satisfactory driving record as a requirement of employment in this classification?
                            • Yes
                            • No

                              05

                              How many years of full-time professional level experience as a veterinarian do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours
                              • I do not possess this experience
                              • Less than 1 year
                              • More than 1 year to less than 2 years
                              • More than 2 years to less than 4 years
                              • More than 4 years to less than 6 years
                              • More than 6 years to less than 8 years
                              • More than 8 years

                                06

                                Please describe in detail your professional level experience as a veterinarian.
                                For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
                                If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.

                                07

                                A copy of your License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?
                                • Yes, I have attached a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state to my application.
                                • No, I have NOT attached a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.

                                  08

                                  If you do NOT currently possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners, do you acknowledge and understand that you must obtain one within six months of the date of employment as a condition of continued employment?
                                  • Yes
                                  • No

                                    09

                                    If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that 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?
                                    • Yes
                                    • No

                                      10

                                      If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check as a condition of continued employment?
                                      • Yes
                                      • No

                                        11

                                        If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two (2) years as a condition of continued employment?
                                        • Yes
                                        • No

                                          12

                                          I understand that if I move forward to the background phase of this recruitment process, I must submit to an extensive Police Department background check which includes, but is not limited to, a polygraph which will include questions about my criminal history, employment history, drug use, tattoos, piercings, etc.
                                          • Yes
                                          • No

                                            Required Question

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