Introduction
Are you someone who has a passion for helping save more animal lives and enjoys building relationships with people? The Prince William County Police Department – Animal Services Bureau is seeking a detail-oriented, outgoing people person who is passionate about helping to increase the positive outcomes for homeless animals in Prince William County. The Foster Coordinator will manage and continue to develop a foster program that helps the Bureau expand the walls of the Animal Services Center into the community.
About This Role
The Foster Coordinator will be primarily responsible for coordinating animal foster placements in the community, monitoring animals in foster, ensuring needs are being addressed, tracking and recording all program data, recruiting and training new foster homes, ensuring all records are accurately maintained, and ensuring all foster supplies and equipment are sanitized and ready for use.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 4 years of animal shelter or animal health-related experience.
Preferences
An ideal candidate should have experience with:
- Utilizing database software
- Customer service
- Companion animal handling skills
- Supervising staff and/or volunteers in a public animal shelter
- Program management and report writing.
- Knowledge of companion animal medical conditions and behaviors
- Knowledge of Virginia and Prince William County Animal Laws
Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Euthanasia Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire (training provided)
Work Schedule
This is a full-time salaried position, with an initial schedule of Su – Th, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, subject to review to meet program needs. This position is considered to be essential personnel and may be subject to emergency response requirements for bureau needs. This position will be issued a mobile phone and will include on-call responsibilities.
Starting Salary Range: $78,971.59 - $92,907.75
We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click
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Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
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Honesty and integrity are core values in police work. False statements, lying, knowingly providing inaccurate information, as well as, the misrepresentation of facts will not be tolerated. The information you provide below will be checked and validated. If this information is found to be false, it may lead to you being removed from the hiring process and REJECTED from further consideration.
- I understand and acknowledge the above standard in furnishing the most accurate information in the applicant hiring process with the Prince William County Police.
- I decline to proceed any further in this process.
03
All employees considered for hire by the Police Department are subject to a Polygraph Examination and to a thorough Background Investigation (Federal clearances do not substitute for either). Would you be willing to participate in both these processes?
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
- Associate's degree or higher
- High school diploma/G.E.D.
- None of the above
05
Please select your years of experience working in an animal shelter or animal health-related setting.
- 4 or more years
- 2-3 years
- 1 year
- Less than 1 year
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Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include regular weekend workdays and occasional evenings?
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Please select the options below that apply to your level of experience working with volunteers.
- Supervised volunteers for 3 years or more
- Supervised volunteers for 1-2 years
- Worked alongside volunteers in normal job capacity for 2 years or more
- Handled conflict among volunteers
- Performed disciplinary action or dismissal of volunteer program participants
- None
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Please check all that apply below to your experience in the development and implementation of programs for volunteers.
- Provide initial and ongoing training to volunteers supervised
- Created or developed a written handbook or manual
- Made presentations to groups of less than 20 in attendance
- Made presentations to groups of 20+ in attendance
- Developed training specialized to specific volunteer duties
- Developed training for volunteers working in an animal facility
- Developed training for volunteers fostering animals
- Represent organization at community events for volunteer/foster recruitment
- Utilized print and social media for volunteer/foster recruitment
- None
09
Please check all that apply below regarding your experience with animal care.
- Foster Care provider
- Volunteer in a Rescue, Rehabilitation Center, or Shelter
- Caretaker (Employee) for a Rescue Organization
- Caretaker (Employee) at a Public Shelter
- Caretaker (Employee) in Research Facility or Zoological Park
- Care worker in a Pet Store
- Caretaker (Employee) at a Stable or Farm
- Veterinary Technician/Assistant
- Given SQ or IM injections
- Conducted Behavior Assessments
- Euthanasia Certification (current or expired)
- None of the Above
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Please describe your experience in managing and identifying behavioral concerns of companion animals by choosing all that apply.
- Managing animals with inappropriate elimination behaviors
- Managing animals with mild to moderate aggression issues
- Managing animals that have fear issues and/or lack socialization
- Knowledge and experience in appropriate methods of animal introductions
- Knowledge and experience in appropriate housebreaking methods
- Knowledge and experience in basic training methods
- No experience
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Please describe knowledge and experience in the triage of medical care for companion animals by choosing all that apply.
- Able to differentiate between acute and chronic medical conditions
- Familiar with the symptoms of upper respiratory infections
- Familiar with diseases most commonly seen in dogs and cats
- Familiar with medical conditions commonly seen in small domestic animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs
- Knowledge of symptoms seen if an animal has a urinary blockage
- Familiar with common types of skin disorders, both contagious and non-contagious
- Able to identify medical conditions that require immediate medical attention
- Able to identify medical conditions that do not require immediate medical attention
- Familiar with treatment of animals exhibiting signs of vomiting or diarrhea
- Familiar with shelter medicine protocols
- Able to triage and provide care for Neonatal puppies and kittens
- None
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Please select the Computer Software Products with which you are proficient (select all that apply).
- Volgistics
- Other Volunteer Management Software
- ShelterPro
- Other Animal Shelter Database Software
- PowerPoint
- Word - Advanced [macros, track changes, mail merge, break, hyperlink, forms; outline]
- Word - Experienced [page set up; tables, labels & envelopes; graphics; foot note & endnote; tools, tabs]
- Word - Novice [edit, format, font, correspondence and other documents; spell check, cut copy & paste; change case, indent]
- Veterinary Client Management Software
- Required Question
