Description Of Work
Position Definition: Plans, organizes, and supervises a canine control program; enforces Connecticut State Dog Statutes, related laws and City regulations, and manages a dog pound.
General Duties
- Receives oral or written direction from Supervisor.
- Plans and organizes work according to authorized procedures.
- Assigns work to Assistant Dog Warden and Kennel Keeper.
- Oversees files of licensed dogs.
- Responds to dog complaint calls.
- Investigates vicious, diseased, or stray dogs.
- Patrols City for stray or unlicensed dogs; captures and removes stray or vicious dogs to dog pound. Issues summonses to violators.
- Arranges for return, adoption or disposal of impounded dogs.
- Oversees care and treatment of impounded dogs in City pound.
- Purchases materials and supplies for pound.
- Works closely with police officers and the City maintenance division removing injured or dead dogs from City streets.
- Prepares narrative and statistical reports for Supervisor and State Canine Control officials.
- Supervises assistants as necessary.
- Reports work accomplished to Supervisor.
Additional Duties:
- Oversees the survey of City residents annually to assure registration of all dogs.
- Collects fees as required and transfers to appropriate City account.
- Maintains records of complaints and related files.
- Develops written and statistical reports as required.
- Assists police or public in responding to animal emergencies other than dogs.
Supervised By: Receives general direction from designated Supervisor, and or thier deisgnee.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of dogs, including handling, transport, sheltering, care, and feeding
- Ability to learn laws, regulations, and ordinances related to canine control
- Ability to handle sick, injured, or dead wildlife
- Ability to euthanize dogs or wildlife
- Ability to prepare specimens for rabies testing
- Ability to supervise
- Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports
- Ability to deal effectively with those contacted
- Sufficient stamina and good health to perform occasionally strenuous physical tasks
- Ability to work in poor weather, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
Minimum Qualifications
AND
- Two years of experience in canine handling, care, or control
Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information
License or Certificate: Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Ability to obtain a handgun permit.
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and responsibility.
NMEA Grade 14
The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer
