Rescue Coordinator

Prince George's County, Maryland; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government in Upper Marlboro, MD, is seeking a Rescue Coordinator (Community Development Aide I/II) in the Animal Services Division. This full‑time role works in a kennel/shelter setting and involves direct exposure to animals, with safety precautions and adherence to procedures.

You will greet the public, match rescues with organizations or adopters, enter data, schedule tests and spays, and perform other duties as needed to support animal management and adoption efforts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet the public in person and by phone to explain animal adoption and rescue opportunities.
• Adhere to rescue procedures and adoption processes to match rescue organizations, adopters, and animals.
• Communicate with staff about animals scheduled to transition to rescue organizations and adopters.
• Accurately enter adopters, rescue organizations and animal information into the computer.
• Schedule animals for tests and spay/neuter procedures as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of animal services.

Education

10th grade

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Rescue Coordinator (Community Development Aide I/II), grade A05/A07 position, in the Animal Services Division.

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.

About The Agency

The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

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

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

August 27,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location:

3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace