Champaign County

Assistant Animal Control Director


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Pay$51355.20 - $77043.30 / year
LocationUrbana/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: 3276
    • Position Type:
      Champaign County/ Assist. Animal Control Director (Animal Control)

    • Date Posted:
      6/2/2023

    • Location:
      210 S. Art Bartell (Animal Control)

    • Date Available:
      ASAP

    • Closing Date:
      Until Filled

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      Assistant Animal Control Director

      Under managerial direction, assists with planning, directing, and coordinating the field and office activities of the County’s Animal Control Program.

      Examples of Primary Duties include:
      • Under direction of the Animal Control Director, manages and supervises the operation and maintenance of the County's Animal Control Program; directs the apprehension, impounding, and disposing of stray or vicious animals; supervises subordinates engaged in the feeding, care, and disposal of animals; directs the maintenance and cleaning of the facility, vehicles, and equipment; responsible for fee collections; supervises record maintenance and prepares required reports.
      • Arranges for or provides training to employees in animal control procedures.
      • Assists with development of the operating budget; approves expenditures; recommends capital expenditures; projects overtime requirements.
      • Oversees and responds to questions, concerns, or complaints from animal owners, officers, the public, or organizations; handles irate citizens and difficult situations arising from the enforcement of Animal Control Ordinances and laws.
      • Researches and enforces state and County laws and ordinances; writes citations; advises citizens of animal control laws and ordinances; consults with State's Attorney on difficult cases; ensures proper documentation of pertinent information.
      • Interprets legal statutes, codes, and ordinances; creates or modifies ordinances related to animal control.
      • Euthanizes animals deemed unadoptable or dangerous to the population.
      • Performs related work as required.
      • Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
      Education and Experience Required:
      • High School diploma or GED diploma is required.
      • Associates Degree or graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Agriculture, Business or Public Administration preferred.
      • 1-3 years’ experience supervising an Animal Control Program or related work
      • Considerable knowledge of diseases and the proper handling of mean or vicious animals.
      Wage and Job Description: Application Information: Excellent fringe benefits package includes paid holidays, paid vacation/personal/sick days, life insurance and retirement benefits.

      EEO/AA/ADA




  • About the company

      Champaign County is a county in the US state of Illinois.

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