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Job Description

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5507 - Animal Placement Coordinator

Salary Grade: 11

Hiring Pay: $54891

The first review of applications will be on3/13/2026.

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to hire an Animal Placement Coordinator for our new Eastside adoptions center. This position will evolve over time and requires availability to work mornings afternoons evenings and weekends as PACC is open 7 days a week.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Oversees and supports the daily operations of adoption foster and/or other placement programs ensuring effective workflows and positive customer experiences;

• Provides leadership and front-facing management of placement supervisors and counselors offering guidance training and support to enhance team performance and efficiency;

• Delivers exceptional customer service across multiple channels by assisting adopters fosters and rescue partners with inquiries matchmaking and placement guidance;

• Utilizes data tracking and analytics to assess program performance identify trends and develop data-driven strategies to improve placement outcomes;

• Prepares and presents reports on placement activities program success and areas for improvement;

• Provides specialized animal handling for dogs with varying behavioral backgrounds utilizing appropriate techniques to ensure safety and assess behavior to support safe placements addressing the individual needs of each animal;

• Provides informed placement recommendations for dogs including those with behavioral or medical challenges and participates in euthanasia decision discussions by assessing placement options while prioritizing public safety animal welfare and shelter capacity;

• Provides ongoing support and education to fosters and adopters including resources on animal care behavior and integration into homes;

• Supports the coordination of placement-focused events including adoption and foster promotions community engagement events and off-site adoption opportunities;

• Maintains accurate records of animal placements communications and interactions in the shelter database to ensure transparency and tracking of outcomes;

• Assists in the development and implementation of strategies to increase placements including targeted promotions marketing campaigns and community outreach;

• Collaborates with internal teams including medical Animal Protection Services and shelter operations to ensure animals are prepared for placement and their needs are met;

• Ensures compliance with shelter policies and procedures including safety protocols and personnel responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration or a field closely related to the program area as determined by the appointing authority AND two years of progressively responsible program administration experience or experience directly related to the nature of the program.

(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three years of experience with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician or Animal Care Field Officer.

OR:

One year as an Animal Care Placement Supervisor.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum two (2) years experience working in an animal shelter.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with dog behavior.

• Certification in dog training (attach to application).

• Minimum three (3) years experience in customer service.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application.ValidAZdriver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Risk Managements review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position will require a post-job offer physical and drug screen. Completion of a rabies vaccination cycle is required within 2 months of hire.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements:Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.