Foster Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4659733) Apply  Foster Coordinator Salary $54,601.00 - $62,791.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12462 Department General Services Division Animal Care Center Opening Date 09/17/2024 Closing Date 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The City of Norfolk's Department of General Services' Animal Care Center is seeking a Project Coordinator to be responsible for all aspects of the dog, cat, and small animal foster program. This includes recruiting and onboarding of new foster volunteers, serving as the liaison for medical and behavioral support, maintaining foster supply inventory, and responding to after-hours emergencies on an on-call basis. The Project Coordinator responds to program/project inquiries. Develops and implements program goals and objectives. May develop and monitor the budget. May supervise employees. Essential Functions Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: + Manage foster care program + Recruitment, onboarding and training for foster families + Maintain inventory of all foster supplies and materials + Identify animals in need of foster + Liaison for all foster medical and behavior questions + Assist with administering vaccines and treatments for foster animals + Provide foster support and guidance, to include responding after hours “on call” for emergencies + Work directly with Shelter Veterinarian and Medical Coordinator to determine appropriate medical care for animals in foster + Assist with foster animal euthanasia decision making and euthanasia procedure. + Regularly post social media content for foster recruitment Education/Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Veterinary Technology, Veterinary Science, Animal Care or a closely related field is preferred. Required: + Three (3) years of experience in a field related to the program/project; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License required. + Certification in animal euthanasia or ability to be certified within one year of employment is required. Working Hours: + Hours are scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 40 hours per week. Hours require flexibility to include working nights, holidays and weekends. + This is an Essential position; incumbent will be required to report to work during inclement weather when the City is closed. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for new hires. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree or higher 04 Do you possess a degree in veterinary science, veterinary technology, animal care or a closely related field? + Yes + No 05 Please describe your experience caring for animals in a professional setting. (select all that apply) + Animal Shelter + Veterinary Clinic + Zoological Park + None of the above 06 How many years of experience do you have working in an animal shelter? + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3 or more years of experience 07 How many years of experience do you have managing an animal shelter program? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of experience + 2-4 years of experience + 4 or more years of experience 08 How many years of experience do you have working as part of an Animal Foster Program? + Less than 1 year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-5 years of experience + 6 or more years of experience 09 How large was the population of animals served yearly in previous animal sheltering positions? If none, write N/A. 10 Please select the software programs with which you have experience. (Select all that apply.) Animal shelter management software (i.e. Chameleon HLP, Shelter Buddy) + Microsoft Word + Microsoft Excel + Microsoft Outlook + Microsoft PowerPoint + I do not have experience with any of these software programs 11 Rate your experience with Microsoft Office Suite (applicants may be subject to a skills assessment). + Novice + Intermediate + Advanced 12 Please describe your experience with developing and implementing lifesaving programs within a sheltering organization. 13 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 14 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 15 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 16 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 17 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email