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Posting Date 04/11/25
Application Deadline 04/15/25
Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,950 - $71,977 annually
Full Range: $53,950 - $90,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Animal Care and Control
About the Position If you possess a genuine passion for animal welfare and are driven to help pets find their forever homes while also developing people and strengthening vital programs, we invite you to join us as an Alternative Placement Supervisor. This role offers the unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of animals by collaborating with rescue partners and foster families to secure the best placements outside the shelter environment, playing a key part in expanding the efficiency and effectiveness of our New Hope and Foster programs. You will also lead and mentor a team of 5+ associates, fostering their growth and ensuring the success of our community-driven foster network across both our East and West Valley locations. Ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of animals and empower a dedicated team? Apply today! About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, hybrid flexibility with one day of remote work per week after a brief training period Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field Experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or another animal facility Project management experience
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Two years of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or another animal facility Two years of experience in a supervisor role Project management experience
We Also Value
Job Contributions
Oversee daily operations of the New Hope and Foster programs, ensuring smooth coordination between staff, rescue partners, and foster families. Lead and support program staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management, to build a strong and effective team. Leads in restructuring and implementing a specialized foster program for large adult dogs, establishing clear expectations and ensuring program success. Develop and implement efficient workflows to streamline animal placements, reduce response times, and increase overall program effectiveness. Develop and administer a marketing strategy to expand the foster network, collaborating with the Communications team to raise awareness and attract new fosters. Build and maintain strong relationships with rescue partners, fosters, customers, volunteers, and key stakeholders by ensuring clear communication, ongoing collaboration, and exceptional customer service from both yourself and your team. Stay informed on industry best practices, researching animal welfare trends and integrating innovative strategies to enhance program impact.
Working Conditions
Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. Position works in a busy, often noisy, office setting within an animal shelter with proximity to animals of all types. Exposure to animals, cleaning products used in animal shelters, and the smells associated with animal housing is common. Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel. Must possess or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Arizona driver's license
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, remote work
Apr 11, 2025