Deputy Dog Warden

Job Location: 1230 N. Meridian Road Youngstown, OH 44509
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Dog Warden

Filing Deadline:
To be considered, an Employment Application must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 6th, 2025. Interested individuals may obtain an application on-line, www.mahoningcountyoh.gov, or at the Commissioners’ Office, 2nd Floor. Applications may be submitted by e-mail to jobpostings@mahoningcountyoh.gov or submitted to:

Board of Mahoning County Commissioners
Attn: Human Resources Department
21 West Boardman Street, Suite 300
Youngstown, OH 44503

Responsibilities:
The Deputy Dog Warden enforces state animal ordinances pertaining to license registration, current rabies vaccinations, and patrols the County for stray and vicious dogs. Incumbent is responsible for handling and caring for the dogs housed in the kennels by feeding animals according to schedule and feeding instructions, providing clean water daily; cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance of the complex and transport vans; investigate animal claims and dog bites in conjunction with the Mahoning County Health Department; work with law enforcement, complete and file reports and forms, issue citations and/or warnings for violations; testify in court as requested and other duties as assigned. The Deputy Dog Warden will assist with euthanasia and transport deceased dogs for proper disposal or burial. Subject to 24-hour call-back/stand-by as assigned to address emergency situations and may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to cover shifts.

Qualifications:
High School diploma or G.E.D., along with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in animal control, law enforcement or veterinary background. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage; health savings account; defined benefit pension plan; defined contribution plans available; group life insurance; paid leave; supplemental benefits and Section 125 cafeteria plans.

THE BOARD OF MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS AN EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE EMPLOYER, AND CONSIDERS QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, DISABILITY, VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED FACTOR UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.