Assistant Animal Control Warden

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Assistant Animal Control Warden to perform functions within the Police Department. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career in Animal Control? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Assistant Animal Control Warden position earns competitive pay of $ 13.77/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast paced department, apply to join our team today!

About City Of Edinburg

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASSISTANT ANIMAL CONTROL WARDEN

As an Assistant Animal Control Warden, you spend your day enforcing City ordinances and laws regarding animals through the governance of the licensing, responding to emergency calls, and patrolling the city for stray or dangerous animal's impoundment and treatment of animals. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city.

When you are not out in the city, you assist in creating recurring reports and records, assembling information, servicing the public with tact and resourcefulness, maintaining a thorough knowledge of animal control policies and procedures, and other duties as required. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Qualifications For An Assistant Animal Control Warden

• Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Associated degree experience preferred.
• Receive an Animal Control Certification, Euthanasia Certification, Animal Tranquilizer Certification once employed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• No previous experience required. One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the city's expense

Are you someone who can handle multiple tasks? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Assistant Animal Control Warden job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Assistant Animal Control Warden, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

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