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Champaign County

Kennel Worker

Urbana, IL

$18.45 - $23.38/hr

Reports to the Animal Control Director or veterinarian any potential health or behavioral problems involving the animals in the County's care. * Maintains records of animals impounded. * Light ...

Butte County, CA

Senior Animal Control Officer

Oroville, CA · On-site

$48.55K - $65.06K/yr

Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Animal Control Officer series responsible for performing the most complex ...

Weber County

Assistant Animal Control Officer

Ogden, UT

$21.88/hr

Animal Control PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match ... Under general supervision of the Director, investigates complaints regarding animals. ESSENTIAL ...

Weber County

Assistant Animal Control Officer

Ogden, UT · On-site

$21.88/hr

Animal Control PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match ... Under general supervision of the Director, investigates complaints regarding animals. ESSENTIAL ...

Gilmer County Government

Kennel Attendant

Ellijay, GA

$13.95/hr

Interacts and communicates comfortably with various groups and individuals such as Shelter Operations Manager, Animal Control Director, and the general public; coordinates work activities with other ...

City of Temple

Animal Control Field Supervisor

Temple, TX · On-site

$28.50/hr

Summary The Animal Services Field Supervisor provides direct field oversight for all Animal Control Officers (ACOs) while maintaining the capacity to perform front-line enforcement duties as required.

Yuma County, AZ

Animal Control Manager (Grade 15)

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$29.06 - $36.32/hr

Planning, directing, and supervising staff; managing, analyzing, and evaluating operation needs ... animal control and humane treatment of animals; public relations, public speaking and meeting ...

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Kennel Worker

Champaign County

Urbana, IL

$18.45 - $23.38/hr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

 Job Title: Kennel Worker (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)

Department: Animal Control

Schedule: Weekends, Friday Sunday 

Summary

Responsible for intake of impounded animals, including the classifying, care, and handling of those animals. 

Primary Responsibilities

Include but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned. 

  • Cleans and maintains kennel area of Animal Control Facility, in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment for the animals.
  • Feeds and provides daily care for all animals in the County's care.
  • Handles and controls animals impounded by Animal Control departments, including difficult to handle and potentially dangerous animals.
  • Reports to the Animal Control Director or veterinarian any potential health or behavioral problems involving the animals in the County's care.
  • Maintains records of animals impounded.
  • Light cleaning of offices emptying trash, mopping of floors, and cleaning of restrooms.
  • Assists with euthanasia of animals. 

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree and six months of experience working with animals is desirable -or- equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Requires thorough knowledge of animal handling skills, animal behavior, and animal care.

Compensation

  • The wage range is $18.45 - $23.38 per hour depending on qualifications.
  • Champaign County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan. Benefit details can be found on the Champaign County Jobs page.    

How To Apply

  • Submit an application online by visiting the Champaign County Open Positions page.
  • All questions and requests for accommodation should be directed to Chelsea Angelo by phone at 217-384-3798 or by email.

Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.

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