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Warden - Animal Care & Control

Lake County

Libertyville, IL | Full Time

$43k-48k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Warden - Animal Care & Control

Lake County Libertyville, IL

$43k-48k (estimate)

Full Time | Public Administration 4 Months Ago

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Lake County is Hiring a Warden - Animal Care & Control Near Libertyville, IL

Are you an animal lover looking to work with pets? Seeking a position where no day is the same? As an Animal Warden in our Animal Care and Control program, you are making a difference in the lives of animals and our community. Listen to testimonials from some of our Animal Care and Control staff to learn more about our mission in caring for the animals of Lake County and their experience working here. Scheduled Hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Start/Stop times can vary based on schedule rotation but are generally 9am - 5pm.

Functions as the Lake County Health Department's public contact with the community in the field regarding animal control issues. Informs the public about the laws regarding animals, bites and strays.
Issues violation notices, warnings and tickets as required.
Responsible for night and weekend calls in rotation as required.
Receives training in the tools used for animal control and thereafter is responsible for proper utilization and care of these tools, including tranquilizing guns and medications.
Responsible for maintaining equipment, uniforms and vehicles in good working condition.
Prepares activity reports and records of inspections, investigations, transactions and correspondence.
Participates in making recommendations that formulate service area policies and procedures.
Investigates complaints involving possible violations, offers advice on solutions, and makes follow-up inspections.
Offers solutions and follow up on corrections of ordinance and code violations.
Makes reasonable and accurate interpretations of statutes and ordinances applicable to responsibilities.
Educates the public on environmental health issues and the public health rationale for recommendations.
Formulates goals and objectives, establishes appropriate timelines/deadlines and balances his or her workload when involved in multiple projects.
Acts in concert with Department of Agriculture in matters relating to livestock and other domestic animals.
Prepares and submits specimens suspected of rabies or other zoonoses, including West Nile specimens to the appropriate laboratory.
Patrols area of responsibility. Assists Lake County Sheriff and township officials when requested.
Sets humane traps for animals when appropriate.
Assists the public, community service officers, police departments, Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Forest Preserve Rangers and co-workers with impoundment and release of animals, and maintains accurate records of these transactions.
Processes telephone inquiries and complaints from the public, other agencies and Health Department staff regarding strays, and relinquished, biting, and wild animals.
Assists in the transfer of impounded animals to other animal control/adoption facilities.
As required and assigned, acts as radio dispatcher, dispatching wardens to appropriate locations based upon complaints or requests from municipalities, the Sheriff's Department, or private citizens.
As required and assigned, conducts animal bite investigations, processes rabies registrations and works with the spay/neuter program.
As required and assigned, assists in maintaining safe and sanitary animal housing areas.
Assists at vaccination or micro-chip clinics.
Performs humane euthanasia when needed.
Performs other duties assigned.

Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
Requires 1 year of experience as an animal warden or relevant experience.
Requires a valid driver's license with appropriate classification and a satisfactory driving record.
Requires ability to be licensed by the Department of Professional Regulation State of Illinois Certified Euthanasia Technician within 1 year of hire if not already licensed.

You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years.We are looking for passionate, qualified team members, who can help make a difference in our agency, and most importantly, in our community.

As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza vaccine, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.