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Prince William County Government

Foster Coordinator

Pay: $85,940/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Manassas, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$49,039 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

JOB Are you someone who has a passion for helping save more animal lives and enjoys building relationships with people? The Prince William County Police Department - Animal Services Bureau is seeking a detail-oriented, outgoing people person who is passionate about helping to increase the positive outcomes for homeless animals in Prince William County. The Foster Coordinator will manage and continue to develop a foster program that helps the Bureau expand the walls of the Animal Services Center into the community.

About This Role:

The Foster Coordinator will be primarily responsible for coordinating animal foster placements in the community, monitoring animals in foster, ensuring needs are being addressed, tracking and recording all program data, recruiting and training new foster homes, ensuring all records are accurately maintained, and ensuring all foster supplies and equipment are sanitized and ready for use.

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 4 years of animal shelter or animal health-related experience.

Preferences:

An ideal candidate should have experience with: Utilizing database software Customer service Companion animal handling skills Supervising staff and/or volunteers in a public animal shelter Program management and report writing. Knowledge of companion animal medical conditions and behaviors

Knowledge of Virginia and Prince William County Animal Laws Special Requirements:

Must possess a valid Driver's License Must be able to lift 50lbs Euthanasia Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire (training provided)

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time salaried position, with an initial schedule of Su - Th, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, subject to review to meet program needs. This position is considered to be essential personnel and may be subject to emergency response requirements for bureau needs. This position will be issued a mobile phone and will include on-call responsibilities.

Starting Salary Range:

$78,971.59 - $92,907.75 We also offer great benefits, including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here . Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.