State Dog Warden (Law Enforcement) - Berks County

As a State Dog Warden (Dog Law Enforcement Warden) you will be responsible for enforcing the State Dog Law (Act 18), Rabies Law (Act 181) and any other applicable statues as well as inspecting dogs to determine if they are licensed as required. Duties include investigating complaints pertaining to dogs running at large and investigating dog bites which can involve placing quarantines on dogs to ensure public safety, conducting investigations to settle claims for damages to livestock or poultry caused by dogs, and preparing reports for payment of damages. Other responsibilities include conducting investigations of and issuing reports on suspected illegal transportation or killing of dogs as well as out of state dealers as well as researching and investigating illegal and unlicensed kennels. This includes receiving complaints regarding illegal kennels, inhumane kennel conditions, and other violations of state dog laws. Protect your fellow man, his best friend, and your entire community with us.

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 Berks County. If applicant does not live in Berks County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in Berks County and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
• This position occasionally report to Region 7's office in Montgomery.
  
• 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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and 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 Info/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.