Deputy Dog Warden
Dog Shelter/Animal Control
Full-Time
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Dog Shelter/Animal Control
Job Number: 220000033
- Objectives
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- Carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form;
- Effectively deal with difficult situations and individuals
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
- Exercise independent judgement and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations
- Read, copy, and record figures accurately;
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; copy records precisely without error;
- Complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
- Essential Functions
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- Impounds stray and unwanted dogs; rescues injured dogs and transports to veterinarian; controls aggressive dogs; quarantines dogs involved in bites; investigates animal claims and dog bite reports; tranquilizes and treats dogs; cares for impounded dogs, feeds dogs, cleans kennels; sells dog licenses and issues citations; euthanizes dogs as needed;
- Answers radio and phones; dispatches and logs calls; maintains radio contact with and logs transport unit locations; calls bite dog owners and explains laws;
- Works with prospective adopters; provides information to the public; adopts out dogs;
- Prepares, maintains, and completes logs, files, reports and other documentation;
- Drives and maintains a county vehicle;
- Establishes public points of contact to foster community awareness; Prepares flyers; calls newspapers to place ads and make announcements;
- Maintains required licensures and certifications;
- Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
- Job Standards
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- Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record;
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening;
- Must possess a High School Diploma and have prior experience and/or vocational training in animal behavior or related field
- Agency
- Knox County Ohio
- Address
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117 East High Street
Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050
- Phone
- (740) 830-6919
