ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN - PART TIME

County of Grundy

Job Posting

Date of Posting:

Applications Accepted: Posted until filled

Job Title: Warden

Department: Animal Control

Reports To: Animal Control Administrator

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, On Call Rotation

Rate of Pay: $17.00 an hour

SUMMARY

Enforces the Illinois Animal Control Act and the Grundy County Ordinance regarding animals, rabies and related diseases, and will assist the animal adoption process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following - Other duties may be assigned)

1.Maintains cleanliness using disinfectants and various cleaning equipment in accordance with disease control requirements to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act.

2. Assisting with the care of impounded animals and disposition of unclaimed animals.

3. Assists with medical treatments of animals, injection, deworming, bathing

4. Conducts quarantine checks for rabies in biting animals and will transport rabies specimens to testing sight.

5. Assists other agencies such as Sheriff and City and Village Police Department.

6. Maintains shelter equipment and minor repairs caused by normal use of the facility.

7. Captures stray dogs in the field.

8. Investigates reports of ordinance violation and documents all information gathered in Petpoint.

9. Transport animals to Animal Control facility or any other needed destination.

10. Admit and register animals in accordance with department policy to include establishing impound fees and provide supporting documentation for capture.

11. Enforces state, county, and municipal ordinances.

12. Checks and cleans van and equipment and repairs when needed.

13. Issues registration tags.

14. Prepares general office reports and assists with clerical work.

15. Issues citations and attends court hearings.

16. Answers telephone calls from officials and the public.

17. Picks up and maintains registration certificates from veterinarians for office usage.

18. Issue 1st and 2nd notices to people that are not in compliance with purchasing rabies tags.

19.Issue noncompliance citations to people that have not complied with purchasing rabies tags.

20.Coordinate the marketing of animals thru various avenues to include internet postings and reaching out to rescues

21.Work with Animal Control Administrator in researching and investigating negligence and abuse cases

22.Inputs registration tags in computer

23.Carries work issued phone and responds to after hour calls on a rotating basis

24.Uses Outlook, Word, and Excel on a regular basis to maintain Records

25.Prepares animals for and assists with euthanasia

26. Assists public with adoptions, by showing animals and filling out all adoption forms

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three months’ experience working with animals is desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires thorough knowledge of animal behavior, animal control laws and skill in handling animals. Requires skill in driving an animal control van and in the use of various animal snaring equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and in demonstrating good public relation skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Illinois Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents will be required to work on a changing schedule, including weekends.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

TO APPLY : Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position to be considered.

Send resume and salary requirements to [email protected] with “ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN” in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: Human Resources, 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.

No phone calls please.

Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section 1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103).

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person