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What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look: An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneAfter Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued AnnuallyAfter Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day OneTen Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You WishPaid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) YearsTwo-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous ServiceThree-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceFour-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous ServiceRetirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose FromSome Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium CostDental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness ProgramQuarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events OnsiteVaccination ClinicsOnsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening EventsSkin Cancer Screening Events OnsiteBiometrics and Health Screening Events OnsiteFinancial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & OnlineFitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai ChiTuition Reimbursement ProgramAlternative Work SchedulesTelehealth Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of EducationEmployee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development OptionsCivil Service Leave Van Pool OptionsShort-Term Disability – Employer PaidBasic Life Insurance - Employer PaidFlexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical ExpensesSuite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer InsuranceWorking at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: Application TipsJOB SUMMARYDevelop and maintain the current volunteer program. Develop, implement, and maintain enrichment programs for shelter animals including playgroups for dogs. Develop or maintain community outreach programs, as well as be a liaison for community outreach. Keep necessary records on volunteers and all programs, including any and all training, updated volunteer handbooks, and volunteer job descriptions, training materials, required forms, and coordinate all volunteer/enrichment/community scheduling and events.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. Prepare departmental and other reports as required.Serve as liaison with community organizations, businesses, and schools.Write and distribute volunteer/shelter newsletter.Recruit, train, and supervise shelter volunteer force, including CAVIT students.Develop and maintain volunteer training and program materials as well as volunteer schedules.Train volunteers and staff on enrichment/playgroups for dogs, as well as maintain the programs as on going.Maintain volunteer personnel records.Operate as community liaison and community activities and provision of educational programs.To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.Must have the ability to travel for training conferences if needed.Perform other related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of basic laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control issues.Knowledge of regional animal care resources available to citizens.Skilled in exercising patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.Skilled in animal handling.Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work can be physical and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including handling dogs on and off leash. The work also requires the ability to finger, walk, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we valueprofessionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.
