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Program Supervisor (Animal Care)

Multnomah County, OR • Full-time • Troutdale, Oregon, United States • USD $85.77k - USD $131.45k / year • 3m ago

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$85,774.23 - $131,454.21 Annual

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

September 16, 2025

The Opportunity:

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary, and limited-duration positions while the eligible for-hire list is active.

Overview:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is currently looking for two (2) experienced, self-motivated, and organized Animal Care Supervisors to fill two (2) full-time vacancies at its shelter in Troutdale, Oregon.

As part of the MCAS Leadership Team, you will collaborate with the other supervisors, under direction of the Operations Manager, in implementing the direction and goals of the work unit while supporting the division's mission in the areas of providing humane care, and exploring all possible pathways for the pets in care.

The first supervisor vacancy will oversee the “Back of House”. This is the behind-the-scenes work that provides day-to-day supervision of the animal care, Husbandry (feeding/cleaning), customer support in helping show adoptable animals and reunite lost pets with owners and Enrichment programs. These programs provide direct care in the way of daily feeding and cleaning for all pets in the shelter, coordination and oversight of enrichment activities such as group room enrichment activities, individual animal-specific activities, and dog playgroups. It also coordinates with the Pathway and Enrichment Specialist to ensure a daily review of behavior records to determine pathways for animals. In this role, you will directly oversee, lead and supervise the work of Animal Technician 1’s, Animal Technician 2’s and Program Specialists.

The second supervisor vacancy will oversee the “Front of House”. This is the public-facing work that provides day-to-day supervision of the Adoptions, and Admissions programs. These programs ensure animals are matched appropriately using a progressive open adoption model; conducts daily review of incoming animals and their records to ensure accuracy and completeness and cultivates relationships with community partners and additional animal welfare organizations to assist in finding pathways for animals. It will also act as the expert point of contact for the general public. In this role, you will directly oversee, lead, and supervise the work of Animal Technician 2’s and Program Specialists.

To be successful in either of these roles, you should feel comfortable in a busy and oftentimes unpredictable environment. The ideal candidate is someone who is highly professional and models values of equity and inclusion to guests and employees, while encouraging a welcoming environment for all who enter. The candidate is knowledgeable about animal welfare and keeps up to date with current best practices. They are also a creative leader that utilizes a collaborative approach when approached with challenges, and models these behaviors for their team, jumping in when work needs to be done and finding solutions to create and maintain a high level of animal care and customer service.

As the Program Supervisor, duties may include:

Provide immediate day-to-day supervision of the adoption program and plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of a diverse workforce.
Oversee the daily care of all animals in the shelter by ensuring animals are receiving the highest level of husbandry through maintaining clean animal housing, ensuring access to food, water, and daily enrichment.
Create and establish Adoption Events with local community partners.
Conduct daily review of incoming animal records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Analyze and report on program effectiveness and efficiency, identify gaps and recommend improvements, develop standard operating procedures, protocols, and guidelines, implement operational change
Monitor length of stay for animals in shelter to ensure a manageable population based on staffing levels and resources.
Train Animal Care staff on processes and procedures; identify and develop ongoing opportunities for learning
Hire staff, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correctly identify and achieve professional goal.
Plan, budget, and manage the resources for all assigned programs. Develop, plan, and implement program financial goals and objectives.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who:

Displays an ability to work calmly under pressure, demonstrating the ability to think clearly and quickly while mastering multiple tasks and managing complex day-to-day activities.
Provides exceptional customer service through clear and consistent communication, positive reinforcement and encouragement in a friendly, open, and respectful manner in person, over the telephone, and via email.
Has confidence in resolving high-level complaints, can de-escalate in moments of conflict, and maintains a positive mindset when engaging with individuals.
Is culturally sensitive to, and understands and practices racial and socioeconomic equity principles

If you're passionate about being involved in a position that creates a positive impact in your community with the ability to act ethically, respecting, valuing, and honoring our animals, owners, and the community, this is the job for you.

Who Are We?
Our department’s mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

What We Can Offer You:

DCS comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services, and Transportation.

The common mission of these diverse lines of business is articulated in this very simple statement: Inclusive community. Accessible services. So, with us, you will be challenged, you will be encouraged to excel; you will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community.

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity, and inclusion. Visit our

Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP)

to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings, health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs, a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details

on our website

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Department of County Human Services (DHCS) employee, you will create a work culture of respect, trust, and understanding for the highly diverse populations of the Department of County Human Services in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled as required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of

the selection process

page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree (in lieu of a degree, we will accept equivalent practical experience); AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative and/or operations experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

Knowledge of animal sheltering best practices and common programming.
Demonstrated experience in change management, including working with staff to implement changes while maintaining positive morale.
Experience in establishing short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals that promote growth and accountability.
Demonstrated an ability to select, develop, and evaluate staff while cultivating a positive and connected work atmosphere.
Experience with identifying and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen processes pertaining to daily operations, and identifying weaknesses in existing SOPs and adjust accordingly to maintain departmental productivity.

Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant to this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED:

‌ Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed ‌an incomplete application.

Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
A Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in the position, and demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note:The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.

- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted on Workday. -

Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete on Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:
- Navigate to your profile in Workday (see:
  My Career Profile
  ) and click on the “Career” section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).
- When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the “Resume/Cover Letter” section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.

External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through
https://multco.us/jobs
, you will come to a page where you will see the "Resume/CV" section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the “Upload” button for EACH document you’d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.
Do not click the “Submit” button before you upload your documents.

After You Apply:

Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.
Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.
Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of

the selection process

page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

Initial review of minimum qualifications
Resume and Cover Letter Review
Phone screen
Consideration of top candidates
Language assessment
Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This salaried, non-represented position is not eligible for overtime.

Salary: The starting pay assignment will be based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the county’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Schedule:

Front of-House Supervisor - Sun-Thurs
Back of House Supervisor - Tues-Sat

Work Location: This position works onsite at 1700 W. Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, Or 97060

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the

Disaster Service Worker Information

page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The

EEO Know Your Rights poster

is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our

veterans’ preference page

for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Nicole Cole

Email:

nicole.cole@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (503) 9887767 x87767

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

9361 - Program Supervisor