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.
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