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Posted : Tuesday, July 16, 2024 04:24 PM
City of East Chicago
Health Department
Opening Date: April 9, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Position Status: Regular Part-Time
Division: Animal Control
Report To: Director
Supervises: None
Pay Range: In accordance with the City of East Chicago’s Salary Ordinance passed by the Common Council
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of management, the Animal Warden shall enforce state and local laws pertaining to stray, nuisance, and dangerous domestic animals.
The majority of duties are performed without direct supervision; however, tact and diplomacy must be utilized daily through extensive contact with the general public.
All work must conform to departmental policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on enforcement of the City’s Animal Ordinance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the position.
This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required.
Other duties may be assigned.
• Investigate complaints; capture animals in a humane and safe manner as prescribed by the Humane Society of America’s recommendations.
• Capture and impound dogs and cats that are not on proper restraint.
• Patrol assigned areas and serve as a quarantine officer.
• Feed and provide clean, safe, and appropriate housing for domestic animals.
• Immediately report problems that cannot be resolved according to current direction provided by ordinances or other readily available resources authorized by the Board of Health to the Health Officer.
• Ensure that all day-to-day operations are completed in an appropriate and timely manner, including but not limited to feeding and providing water to animals, cleaning cages and runs, and ensuring that calls to service are completed.
• Receive and respond to complaints from the public regarding stray, nuisance, dangerous, diseased, wild, or uncontrolled animals.
• Prepare and maintain filed reports, animal records, and citations, review said documents for completeness and accuracy, and perform/direct the necessary corrections.
• Uphold state and local laws with enforcement and the investigation of reported problems.
Page 2 of 4 • Observe and enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and safe work practices, particularly about handling of animals, equipment, cleaning supplies, and the operation of patrol/work vehicles.
• Investigate reports of animal bites, complete the necessary forms, and perform quarantine as indicated.
• Take action on reported cases of animal abuse and other criminal activity including but not limited to dog fighting, cock fighting, etc.
• Instruct complainants on setting traps when necessary.
• Explain to the public the state and local laws pertaining to the ownership of animals, responsibility of animal control, the care and control of animals, vaccination requirement of animals, and licensing requirements as well as any other issues related to public safety and animal control and welfare.
• Evaluate animals for medical and temperament problems and direct appropriate action to consist of medical care, temperament evaluation, or euthanasia when indicated.
Euthanasia should be restricted to severe medical problems, that are not readily remedied, severely debilitating, or painful for the animal, and aggressive animals that are not actively in the quarantine phase and are beyond the holding period.
• Notify the owner, if known, of animal capture or complaint.
Inform owners of persons bitten by animals and instruct them on proper quarantine procedures required according to City or State ordinances.
Bite cases are retained for ten (10) days.
Animals, that appear to be rabid or are suffering from infections or dangerous diseases, are humanely killed, and their heads removed and shipped to the State Board of Health laboratory for Investigation and confirmation.
• Assist and implement vector (i.
e.
mosquito) eradication and abatement control • Operate city vehicles, radios, and other animal control equipment in the correct and intended manner.
• Work closely with Public Health, Sanitation, and Police departments to assure proper control and extermination of animals are accordance with the State and Local laws and regulations.
• Appear in City court to represent the department in all cases involving animal violations.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment provided and requesting supplies needed to perform the duties.
• Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge of the purposes and methods of animal control programs.
Knowledge of effective methods of controlling and containment of domestic animals.
Knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of East Chicago.
Ability to understand local ordinances and quarantine procedures.
Ability to perform animal control duties efficiently.
Ability to operate animal control equipment.
Ability to handle animals safely and effectively.
Ability to identify various breeds of animals and determine their age.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare concise reports.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Page 3 of 4 Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Must be able to attend work-related classes or seminars PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Environment - Work is performed outdoors and indoors.
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, and is exposed to potentially volatile situations which can present a risk of violence or injury.
It’s in an environment where there is exposure to potentially dangerous animals, animal waste, and other changing conditions.
Physical – The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion and is performed in the office, field settings, and outside in varying weather conditions.
Typical positions require walking and standing for long periods of time; climbing stairs and ladders; frequently stooping, crawling, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, turning, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, driving, operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate with others to exchange information.
Occasionally push/pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds; occasionally required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Vocal – Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Vision – See in normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction.
How to Apply Mail, fax, email, or hand deliver a cover letter, resume, and application to the Department of Human Resources.
Ms.
Loretta Vaughn Secretary City of East Chicago 4525 Indianapolis Blvd.
Page 4 of 4 East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Fax: (219) 397-5755 ecapply@eastchicago.
com 8:30 a.
m.
– 4:30 p.
m.
Note: If you email it to ecapply@eastchicago.
com please type on the subject line your name and Applying for Animal Warden – Health Department.
For example Loretta Vaughn – Applying for Animal Warden – Health Department Candidates must pass an interview, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * East Chicago, IN 46312: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
The majority of duties are performed without direct supervision; however, tact and diplomacy must be utilized daily through extensive contact with the general public.
All work must conform to departmental policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on enforcement of the City’s Animal Ordinance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by the position.
This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required.
Other duties may be assigned.
• Investigate complaints; capture animals in a humane and safe manner as prescribed by the Humane Society of America’s recommendations.
• Capture and impound dogs and cats that are not on proper restraint.
• Patrol assigned areas and serve as a quarantine officer.
• Feed and provide clean, safe, and appropriate housing for domestic animals.
• Immediately report problems that cannot be resolved according to current direction provided by ordinances or other readily available resources authorized by the Board of Health to the Health Officer.
• Ensure that all day-to-day operations are completed in an appropriate and timely manner, including but not limited to feeding and providing water to animals, cleaning cages and runs, and ensuring that calls to service are completed.
• Receive and respond to complaints from the public regarding stray, nuisance, dangerous, diseased, wild, or uncontrolled animals.
• Prepare and maintain filed reports, animal records, and citations, review said documents for completeness and accuracy, and perform/direct the necessary corrections.
• Uphold state and local laws with enforcement and the investigation of reported problems.
Page 2 of 4 • Observe and enforce strict adherence to safety regulations and safe work practices, particularly about handling of animals, equipment, cleaning supplies, and the operation of patrol/work vehicles.
• Investigate reports of animal bites, complete the necessary forms, and perform quarantine as indicated.
• Take action on reported cases of animal abuse and other criminal activity including but not limited to dog fighting, cock fighting, etc.
• Instruct complainants on setting traps when necessary.
• Explain to the public the state and local laws pertaining to the ownership of animals, responsibility of animal control, the care and control of animals, vaccination requirement of animals, and licensing requirements as well as any other issues related to public safety and animal control and welfare.
• Evaluate animals for medical and temperament problems and direct appropriate action to consist of medical care, temperament evaluation, or euthanasia when indicated.
Euthanasia should be restricted to severe medical problems, that are not readily remedied, severely debilitating, or painful for the animal, and aggressive animals that are not actively in the quarantine phase and are beyond the holding period.
• Notify the owner, if known, of animal capture or complaint.
Inform owners of persons bitten by animals and instruct them on proper quarantine procedures required according to City or State ordinances.
Bite cases are retained for ten (10) days.
Animals, that appear to be rabid or are suffering from infections or dangerous diseases, are humanely killed, and their heads removed and shipped to the State Board of Health laboratory for Investigation and confirmation.
• Assist and implement vector (i.
e.
mosquito) eradication and abatement control • Operate city vehicles, radios, and other animal control equipment in the correct and intended manner.
• Work closely with Public Health, Sanitation, and Police departments to assure proper control and extermination of animals are accordance with the State and Local laws and regulations.
• Appear in City court to represent the department in all cases involving animal violations.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment provided and requesting supplies needed to perform the duties.
• Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge of the purposes and methods of animal control programs.
Knowledge of effective methods of controlling and containment of domestic animals.
Knowledge of the geographical layout of the City of East Chicago.
Ability to understand local ordinances and quarantine procedures.
Ability to perform animal control duties efficiently.
Ability to operate animal control equipment.
Ability to handle animals safely and effectively.
Ability to identify various breeds of animals and determine their age.
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare concise reports.
Ability to deal courteously with the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, co-workers, and the public.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.
Page 3 of 4 Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to operate a vehicle safely.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Must be able to attend work-related classes or seminars PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
Environment - Work is performed outdoors and indoors.
Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, and is exposed to potentially volatile situations which can present a risk of violence or injury.
It’s in an environment where there is exposure to potentially dangerous animals, animal waste, and other changing conditions.
Physical – The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion and is performed in the office, field settings, and outside in varying weather conditions.
Typical positions require walking and standing for long periods of time; climbing stairs and ladders; frequently stooping, crawling, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, turning, and twisting; lifting, carrying, pushing, driving, operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate with others to exchange information.
Occasionally push/pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds; occasionally required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Vocal – Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Vision – See in normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction.
How to Apply Mail, fax, email, or hand deliver a cover letter, resume, and application to the Department of Human Resources.
Ms.
Loretta Vaughn Secretary City of East Chicago 4525 Indianapolis Blvd.
Page 4 of 4 East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Fax: (219) 397-5755 ecapply@eastchicago.
com 8:30 a.
m.
– 4:30 p.
m.
Note: If you email it to ecapply@eastchicago.
com please type on the subject line your name and Applying for Animal Warden – Health Department.
For example Loretta Vaughn – Applying for Animal Warden – Health Department Candidates must pass an interview, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Part-time Pay: $15.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * East Chicago, IN 46312: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
• Phone : (219) 397-5755
• Location : 4525 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, IN
• Post ID: 9146065520
