SALARY:

$7,340 - $8,942/mo.

FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

An exciting career opportunity awaits you in the Animal Center.

The City of Fresno is currently accepting applications for individuals with Program Management experience. Under general supervision, manage, develop, monitor, and evaluate assigned programs; and provide stakeholder education and outreach to develop partnerships that build trust in City departments and strengthen the community. Incumbents ensure compliance with specific regulatory requirements, industry best practices, grant(s) and alternatively-funded programs; establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with State, regional, local, and community-based agencies and organizations and businesses; develop and implement strategies to manage comprehensive programs; participate in the development of the division budget and complete all mandated reporting associated with program funds and regulatory compliance. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the Department Director.

The Animal Center Department has one vacancy that will manage a team of Community Coordinators and Animal Program Coordinators to promote animal welfare and adoption initiatives. The incumbent in this position manages a collection of sub-programs: Dog and Cat Foster program, Adoption Program, Adoption Partner Program, Social Media/Community Outreach and Education initiatives. Incumbent will be responsible for developing ways to utilize grant funds to support new and existing programs and initiatives.

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center 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, zoonotic diseases, and interactions with animals. You may also be required to humanely restrain animals in accordance with Animal Center practices.

The full job description may be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Program-Manager-05_24.pdf

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business

administration, public administration, education, finance, engineering, environmental

science, environmental/occupational health and safety or a related field.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following areas: public or community relations; fixed asset capital financing; governmental planning; redevelopment; economic development; air regulation; construction management; inspection; permits/plan check;

engineering; program regulation and compliance; safety training; in a lead or supervisory capacity in an animal centric setting; or a related field.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements.

Special Requirements:

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Recruitment may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by operational needs.

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