Position – Animal Control Facility

*Application is required to be considered for this position*

Applications can be filled out at: https://www.harrisoncountywv.com//ViewForm.ashx?Id=6 or downloaded here: www.harrisoncountywv.com/includes/app.pdf

Harrison County Commission

The Office of the Harrison County Commission is accepting applications for a full-time position, includes benefits, at the Animal Control Facility. Individuals will be responsible to assist in cleaning and upkeep of facility, respond to calls related to pick up or retrieval of stray and injured animals, assist in investigations related to animal care and treatment, assist in euthanasia of animals and other duties as assigned. Individuals may obtain an application from the website for the Harrison County Commission (www.harrisoncountywv.com).

Applications are due on or before the close of business on May 24th 2024.

Office of the Harrison County Commission

Laura Pysz, County Administrator

229 South 3rd Street – 3rd Floor

Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301

Employment with Harrison County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, political belief, family status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age or disability. Harrison County has established a drug free and tobacco free work environment.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Animal Control Officer 1

Job Summary:

The Harrison County Animal Control Officer 1 is responsible to assist in the enforcement of all laws concerning the care, treatment, rescue and protection of animals, and to assist with all manual and administrative tasks required to operate the Harrison County Animal Control Shelter. This position works under the direct supervision of the Animal Control Director who will indicate assignments and priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the tasks performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed here if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Duties include but are not limited to:

· Provide compassionate care to all animals in the custody of the Animal Control Shelter

· Assist customers (phone or in person)

· Intake and transfer of animals from County employees, City Wardens, individuals. Some animals may be feral, fearful or aggressive. Describe animals for ID cards and tag animals as required (breed, color, age, condition, etc.)

· Utilize best safety practices when handling/transporting animals as some will be feral, fearful or aggressive

· Assist with animal adoptions.

· Prepare daily activity log and assist in creating and maintaining accurate records of all incoming and outgoing animals (adoptions, reclaims, placement with rescue groups, euthanasia, death, etc.) and all administrative or operational duties performed (fees collected, citations given, investigations conducted, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,844.00 - $38,460.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you submitted required application from www.harrisoncountywv.com?

Ability to Relocate:

• Shinnston, WV 26431: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person