Would you enjoy a career which allows you to create a healthier, brighter future for dogs and people by ensuring rules and regulations are followed? If you excel in multi-tasking, communication, computer skills, and are comfortable with conducting inspections and investigations, this may be the position for you! The Department of Agriculture is seeking a detail-oriented, diligent, and dedicated State Dog Warden to join the team. Take pride in knowing you are making a genuine difference while also creating an exciting career path, submit your application now!

As a State Dog Warden, you will be responsible for enforcing the PA Dog Law (Act 119), Rabies law (Act 181), and any other applicable statues. You will inspect dogs to determine if they are licensed as required by the State Dog Law; investigate complaints pertaining to dogs running at large; investigate dog bites and place quarantines on dogs to ensure public safety; conduct investigations to settle claims for damages to livestock or poultry caused by dogs and prepare reports for payment of damages; conduct investigations of suspected illegal transportation or killing of dogs as well as out of state dealers; research and investigate illegal/unlicensed kennels; and receive complaints regarding illegal kennels, violations of the State Dog Law, and inhumane kennel conditions, conduct an investigation into the complaint, and issue a report.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Travel and overtime is required as needed.
• This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Northumberland County. If applicant does not live in Northumberland County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in Northumberland County and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
• This position will occasionally report for staff meetings at 542 County Farm Road, Suite 102, Montoursville, PA 17754.
  
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in dog law enforcement, animal control, animal welfare, or animal science work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

Additional Requirements:

Legal Requirements:

How to Apply:

• You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.