Champaign County
Assistant Animal Control Director
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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 '); 'Additional Information: Show/Hide - 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.
- 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.
- Full job description: https://www.co.champaign.il.us/AnimalControl/animalcontrolpositiondescriptions.php
- Wage range: $51,355.20 - $77,043.30 DOQ
- Only qualified applicants who have submitted complete applications will be considered.
- Online application: https://www.applitrack.com/champaign/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Champaign+County
- Applications accepted until filled.
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:
EEO/AA/ADA
- Position Type:
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Champaign County is a county in the US state of Illinois.
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