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08/08/25Application Deadline
08/15/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $48000.00 - $61443.20 annuallyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout 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. Youll be responsible for organizing planning assisting and coordinating your team to provide optimal animal care. This position requires the employee to be in the office and or customer-facing for all hours worked.
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
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 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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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 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
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 that 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 operating 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 predominantly performed in an animal shelter where it is exposed 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time