Animal Adoption Supervisor
Animal Adoption Supervisor
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Job Description
Posting Date
06/24/25Application Deadline
06/29/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $48000.00 - $61443.20 annuallyFull Pay Range $48000.00 - $74880.00 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Are you an inspirational leader and passionate animal advocate If so apply to the Animal Adoption Supervisor today!
We will look to you to motivate and lead our adoption team at both locations to deliver an excellent customer experience to those looking to adopt. Youll be responsible for organizing planning assisting and coordinating your team to provide optimal experiences for both animals and people.
Bring your leadership skills and help us make an impact on peoples and animals lives!
About Us
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
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
Three years of experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital humane society or another animal facility (may include volunteer work)
Two years of 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
Bachelors degree in animal welfare public administration business administration or a closely related field
Fear-Free Certification
Job Contributions
Manage and develop employees into a highly effective team by setting clear performance objectives and goals providing regular and honest feedback and creating individualized development plans
Oversee the daily completion of animal adoption-related functions per established process control protocols while ensuring the divisions continual advancement
Deliver the highest level of customer service to customers volunteers and stakeholders ensuring that the team delivers to the same standard
Conduct routine audits to ensure proper safety protocols adoption attendance and service expectations are continually met. Promptly address concerns
Conduct recruitment duties including interviewing hiring onboarding and training new adoption team employees
Maintain detailed and accurate records providing reports as necessary
Work with leaders to review and update policies and procedures and ensure that the set policies and procedures are followed
Assist with the arrangement of animals for transport participate in the adoption process and ensure capacity directives are followed
Work with the Volunteer Engagement team to ensure shelter needs are met and support is provided for volunteers assisting with adoption-related tasks
Attend meetings and participate in other ACC functions as directed
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 predominantly 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!
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
