Rescue Coordinator

Prince George's County Government • Upper Marlboro, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full performance level, rescue coordinator position working in the area of Animal Management. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor and is evaluated in accordance with federal, state, and local procedures, laws, and regulations. Work is performed in a kennel/shelter setting and involves exposure to animals. While performing these duties, the incumbent may be exposed to loud noises, noxious odors and may be subjected to animal bites and/or scratches.

Requirements

• Completion of the tenth (10th) school grade
• Residence in the geographic area of work assignment
• Demonstrated interest in civic or community affairs.

Responsibilities

• Promptly greets the public both in person and over the telephone to provide animal adoption and rescue opportunities.
• Understands and adheres to rescue procedures and adoption process to make appropriate matches between potential rescue organizations, adopters and animals.
• Communicates with relevant staff as to the animals scheduled to transition to the rescue organization and adopters.
• Accurately prepares and enters adopters, rescue organizations and animal information into the computer.
• Schedules animals for any testings and spay and neuters as needed.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, as within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employees class of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED