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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
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The Prince George’s County
Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Foster/Rescue Coordinator, grade
A05/A07, in the
Animal Services Division.
About The Position
This is a n entry performance level rescue/foster coordinator position working in animal management. Work assignments are performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrative manager.
About The Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Examples of Work
- The incumbent assists and coordinates foster/rescue procedures to match potential foster/rescue agents with animals.
- Responsible for facilitating foster care orientations and managing case files.
- Communicates with staff regarding animals scheduled to transition to foster/rescue organizations.
- Notifies foster/rescue agents of the final disposition of animals.
- Prepares and enters foster/rescue agents' and animals' information in computer database.
- Assists foster/rescue agents with adoption contracts when they wish to take an animal in.
- Schedule animals for immunizations and ensures all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.
Qualifications
- Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade.
- Residence in the geographic area of work assignment.
- Demonstrated interest in civic or community affairs.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of experience working with animals in a professional capacity.
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- One (1) year of experience working in a customer service role.
- One (1) year of experience in inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with animal control codes, ordinances, and standards.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20774
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
- Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
