Clerk Typist I

Animal Control & Adoption

Clerk Typist I

1/7/2026

3/31/2026

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applications to perform the duties of a Clerk Typist I at the Animal Control & Adoption Center.

Answer telephone calls from clients maintaining proper etiquette, directing calls as needed, and dispatching Animal Control Officers to different types of calls, and taking appropriate messages

Create letters, tables, reports, and other materials for departmental needs as assigned

Ensures accuracy, format, grammar, completeness and consistency of any information processed

Maintain a basic knowledge of policies and procedures within Sangamon County Animal Control Center

Maintains appropriate and professional communications with all levels of staff, vendors, and clients.

Input data into Sangamon County’s Animal Control software regarding clients, animals, and other relevant documentation.

Interact extensively with community members on a daily basis.

Perform clerical duties such as filing, processing adoptions of animals, tracking ownership of animals, issuing licenses, organizing and maintaining documentation for Animal Control

A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License

Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment

Proof of car insurance

Ability to work Saturdays as assigned

Ability to work around animals

This posiition is covered by Laborer's Local #477 Union

Attention to detail

Ability to develop and maintain good effective relationships with other personnel and clients.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to type proficiently on computer programs

Excellent communication skills

Salary: $37,084.61yr/$19.02hr, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and family health, dental and life insurance options, retirement, death benefits and mileage reimbursement. 4 weeks maternity/paternity paid time off. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) IMRF pension and deferred compensation 457(b)

Work hours:8a-430p Monday-Friday with alternating Saturdays.

Download County Application@ https://co.sangamon.il.us/Portals/0/Departments/Human%20Resources/Docs/SCJobApplication.pdf

Submit application & supporting resume and/or references to:

John W. Ridley
Director of Public Health
Sangamon Co. Dept of Public Health
2833 S. Grand Avenue, East
Springfield, IL 62703
or Fax to 217-535-3104
or Email to [email protected]

Position will remain open until filled.

SCDPH is an EEO Employer

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