Animal Control Officer (part-time/temp) in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey at TOWNSHIP OF MONTCLAIR

Summary: The Animal Control Officer handles and captures wild and strayed domesticated animals and birds, cares for impounded animals, cleans and maintains the animal shelter; performs related duties as required. Work is performed under general direction/supervision from the Animal Shelter Director or their designee, who reviews work for effectiveness. Duties: Patrols the streets, captures and impounds stray animals, wild game, birds, and unlicensed dogs. Cares for and feeds animals in the shelter and observes their physical condition and behavior; contacts the veterinarian when necessary. Uses nets, traps, or tranquilizer gun to capture wild animals or strayed domesticated pets. Captures and impounds animals suspected of being rabid and observes their condition; destroys rabid animals in a humane way and takes their remains to State Health Clinic for analysis. Handles complaints regarding wild and stray animals, licensed and unlicensed domesticated animals and investigates alleged violations of state anti- cruelty statutes. Enforces the rabies control program and issues summons for violations of local or state animal control ordinances. Cleans and maintains sanitation of the animal shelter; promotes the adoption of animals and arranges for their spaying and neutering; maintains files and records. Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent with one (1) year of experience in animal control. A current and valid certificate as an Animal Control Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and a current New Jersey driver's license. Must be available for off-hours on-call rotation. Hourly Rate: $19.68 - $28.72 per hour. Part-time; temporary (this is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent, and weekly work hours are not to exceed twenty-eight [28] hours per week). Compensation commensurate with experience.Closing Date: This job posting will remain open until filled; the Township reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process.