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Reference #: 4546747 THE POSITION Would you enjoy a career which allows you to create a healthier, brighter future for dogs and people by ensuring rules and regulations are followed? If you excel in multi-tasking, communication, computer skills, and are comfortable with conducting inspections and investigations, this may be the position for you! The Department of Agriculture is seeking a detail-oriented, diligent, and dedicated State Dog Warden to join the team. Take pride in knowing you are making a genuine difference while also creating an exciting career path DESCRIPTION OF WORK As part of this role, your main responsibility will be to enforce all provisions of the Dog Law, as well as any other relevant statutes. This includes ensuring that all dogs are licensed in accordance with the State Dog Law and conducting inspections to verify compliance. Additionally, you will be responsible for investigating complaints related to dogs running at large. If you come across any dogs that are found running at large, it will be your duty to apprehend and transport them. Another important aspect of your role will involve investigating dog bites and implementing quarantines on the dogs involved to ensure public safety. This will help prevent the spread of any potential diseases and protect the community.

In addition to these duties, you will also be responsible for conducting investigations into claims for damages to livestock or poultry caused by dogs. This will involve preparing detailed reports for the payment of damages. Furthermore, you will be tasked with investigating suspected illegal transportation or killing of dogs, as well as out-of-state dealers. This will help ensure that all dog-related activities are carried out in compliance with the law. As part of your role, you will also receive complaints from the public regarding illegal kennels, violations of the State Dog Law, and inhumane kennel conditions. You will conduct thorough investigations into these complaints and issue detailed reports. Your supervisor will review these reports and may provide guidance on how to respond to the complainant.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Travel and overtime is required as needed. Position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Mifflin and Juniata County. If applicant does not live in Mifflin or Juniata County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle. Staff meetings at 542 County Farm Road, Suite 102, Montoursville, PA 17754.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in dog law enforcement, animal control, animal welfare, or animal science work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

You must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted tow rd meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.