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NOTICE OF JOB OPENING
Applications are invited for the position of Huron County
Dog Warden. This is an unclassified, exempt, full-time position reporting
to and supervised by the Huron Board of Commissioners.
Job Title: Dog Warden
Wages: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
Job Duties: Oversees County dog control operations,
participates in formulating policies and procedures affecting departmental
operations, supervises Deputy Dog Wardens, and makes hiring and termination
recommendations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: High School
diploma or equivalent; valid Ohio driver's license, acceptable driving
record, ability to follow safe practices and procedures, good public relations
skills, ability to establish solid working relationships, knowledge of
state and local dog control laws and ordinances, ability to handle cross,
strange, vicious, or uncontrolled dogs, supervisory skills, ability to
establish and adhere to departmental budgets, computer knowledge and skills,
and demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively are
required. Must also have current firearms certification or subsequent
certification as a contingent of continued employment. The Dog Warden
must exhibit respect for animals and be a proponent of their humane treatment.
Previous experience in dog control is strongly preferred.
Application and Selection Procedures: Submit application
(available online at www.hccommissioners.com), resume, cover letter, and
names and contact information for 3 professional references to Director
of Human Resources, 12 E. Main St., Norwalk, OH 44857 by 4:30 p.m., February
22, 2010. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible after the closing
date, and the position will be filled as soon as possible thereafter.
Complete job description available online at www.hccommissioners.com.
Posting Dates: Friday, Feb. 5, 2010 until 4:30 p.m. Mon.,
Feb. 22, 2010. Huron County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HURON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Dog Warden
Status: Unclassified, exempt, full-time
Wages: $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Board of Huron County Commissioners,
supervises County dog control operations, participates in formulating
policies and procedures affecting departmental operations, and performs
other related duties as required.
Essential Functions:
* Supervises Deputy Dog Wardens and kennel personnel. Ensures
work is completed according to Ohio State Law. Keeps attendance records
and implements employee discipline. Makes hiring and termination recommendations.
*Answers telephone calls to respond to questions and complaints. Receives
signed complaints on violations. Dispatches Deputy to complaints. Logs
all complaints on computer.
* Handles dog adoptions, sells dog licenses and keep records, balances
receipt of money daily, and maintains kennel posting of all dogs picked
up.
* Completes statements of fact for use in court proceedings. Testifies
in court to assist in prosecuting dog owners who violate animal laws.
Ascertains filing of citations and statements from officer in court.
* Maintains records reflecting nature of investigations and calls.
* Handles vicious and dangerous dogs.
* Responds to calls regarding dogs hit by vehicles and finds owner if
possible or destroys animal if needed.
* Investigates livestock and domesticated animal kills to ascertain cause.
Completes proper paperwork as indicated and files claims as outlined in
State law. Finds owner of involved animals whenever possible.
* Does weekly report of all dogs seized, impounded, redeemed, or destroyed.
* Assists the veterinary in euthanasia when necessary.
* Investigates reports of dog bites or attacks on other animals. Cites
owners as necessary.
* Investigates coyote attacks on animals as outlined in State law and
files claim forms with ODA.
* Maintains supply and equipment inventory.
* Stays current on all Ohio laws and local ordinances for dogs.
* Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
* Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
High School diploma or equivalent; valid Ohio driver's license, acceptable
driving record, ability to follow safe practices and procedures, good
public relations skills, ability to establish solid working relationships,
knowledge of state and local dog control laws and ordinances, ability
to handle cross, strange, vicious, or uncontrolled dogs, supervisory skills,
ability to establish and adhere to departmental budgets, computer knowledge
and skills, and demonstrated ability to communicate courteously and effectively
are required. Previous experience in dog control is strongly preferred.
Must have current firearms certification, or subsequent certification,
as a contingent of continued employment. The Dog Warden must exhibit respect
for animals and be a proponent of their humane treatment.
Physical Requirements:
Must successfully pass a criminal background check, pass a pre-employment
and random drug tests, and be authorized to work in the United States.
Must be at least twenty-one years of age and have no felony convictions.
Must be in good physical and mental health, be physically agile, able
to walk and stand for long periods of time, be able to see and hear, run,
stand, sit, bend, twist, turn, and reach, and be able to perform the physical
tasks required in securing/restraining dogs and maintaining a kennel.
Must be able to work at times under stressful, unpleasant, or threatening
situations. Must be able to work when needed in emergencies or to cover
for other staff. Must be able to perform all the essential functions of
the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions:
The primary working location for this position is the Huron County Dog
Warden Office, though work will also be performed out-of-doors and will
require driving a vehicle and handling dogs of varying temperament and
behavior.
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