Salary: $126,945.00 - $172,290.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10974
Department: Department of the Environment
Division: Animal Services Unit 1
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit:Max Number of Applicants: 100
Nature and Variety of WorkThe Prince George's County
Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Facility Operations Manager,
(Administrative Specialist 2G) grade
G31 position, in the
Animal Services Division.
About the PositionThis is management-level, professional and administrative work involving the overall care and placement policies and procedures of Animal Control and the operation of the Animal Control Facility. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Associate Director, Animal Management Division, in the overall administration of the Division by exercising their functional expertise on facility management, animal health practices across all areas of the operation. They may supervise and direct staff of in the care, health, and well-being of the animals in our care and within Prince George's County. This is an opportunity for a leader to work with the Associate Director to build a health program for the animals and people of Prince George's county that has significant and lasting impact. This position is designated "essential" in accordance with DOE Instruction 110.4.
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 (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing, and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities, and households (Sustainable Waste Management Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Flood Management and Environmental Resilience 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 - Provides regular review of animal care and welfare protocols, updating as necessary.
- Works to strengthen operations across teams and functional areas.
- Leads daily rounds of the entire facility inspecting animal care and welfare.
- Develops relationships with other veterinary providers within the area.
- Reviews medication within the facility for best practice, generic options and other possible life or cost
saving changes. - Tracks budget expenses for all areas under their supervision.
- Follows all contracts under supervision from beginning to end to make sure that the content experts and
administrators complete all steps in a timely manner. - Prepares correspondence, memorandums, policy briefs and opinions for signature of Associate Director.
- Assumes responsibilities willingly and executes in a professional and courteous manner.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications- Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental activities involving animal control administration, animal care and placement policies and procedures, facility management, and animal health practices.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications• Management experience.
• Experience with handling animals.
• Previous experience working in a public animal shelter.
• Experience in developing SOPs and researching best practices in working with animals, ideally directly related to public sheltering.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. Additional InformationSalary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: October 28, 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.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED