Animal Shelter Supervisor

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
2500 South 27th Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Posting Date 02/19/25 Application Deadline 02/24/25 Pay Range Hiring Range: $48,000 - $60,400 Annually Full Range: $48,000 - $72,800 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 Are you an inspirational leader and passionate animal advocate? If so, apply to the Animal Shelter Supervisor today! We will look to you to motivate and lead staff to deliver excellent customer service and the highest level of humane care for the animals in our facilities. You'll be responsible for organizing, planning, assisting, and coordinating your team to provide optimal animal care. This position requires the employee in office and or customer facing for all hours worked. Bring your leadership skills and help us make an impact on people's and animals' lives! 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 firsthand about the 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 Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and (birth/adoption) parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services 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 Three years of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, humane society, or another animal facility (may include volunteer work) One year experience in a supervisor role High school diploma or GED A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Bachelor's degree in Animal Welfare, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field Fear-Free Certification Job Contributions Conduct supervisory duties, including recruiting, scheduling, performance management, feedback, and managing complaints Provide coaching to employees to correct performance deficiencies and implement corrective action and performance improvement procedures Train, monitor, and deliver care activities to ensure the highest level of care for animals in the facility, including cleaning, pet monitoring, feeding, etc. Deliver the highest level of customer service to customers, volunteers, and key stakeholders, ensuring their team delivers to the same standard Build relationships and gain the trust of other animal welfare organizations and members of the public Conduct routine audits to ensure proper safety protocols, disease management, proper sanitation, and service delivery are being delivered to remain in compliance with ACC standard operation procedures and ensure legal compliance Maintain detailed and accurate records providing reports as necessary Work with the ACC Leadership team to review and update policies and procedures Working Conditions Must be flexible and able to work all shifts which include starting as early as 5 am and finishing as late as 7 pm, working weekends, and holidays, determined by the needs of the Department Work is predominately performed in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, excessive noise, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments or behaviors, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk on all types of surfaces that are sometimes slippery, uneven, and rough. Must be able to lift up to 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly 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!