VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BERKELEY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL

 CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

 Applications are now being accepted for the position of Chief Animal Control Officer.  Responsibilities include the enforcement of all laws regarding dogs in accordance with county ordinances and state law, maintaining the Animal Control facility, issuing warning citations, investigating animal cruelty complaints supervises all Animal Control employees and directs Animal Control officers in the completion of their assigned tasks.  Additional responsibilities include the confiscation of all dogs without tax or vaccination tags, collection and deposits of pound fees with the Sheriff’s Tax office, preparation of monthly statistical reports and testifies in court hearings and trials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (required) and College degree preferred.  Progressive managerial experience and experience with law enforcement, court security or animal control facility is desired.  Experience should include the use of firearms.  Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds, the ability to work with the public in stressful situations and have a valid driver’s license.  A thorough background investigation will be conducted for applicants considered for selection.  All applicants must be certified for use of a handgun.  The starting salary range is from $23,835.00 to $25,725.00 depending on experience.  A generous benefit plan is also included.  

Applications may be obtained at the Berkeley County Administrator’s Office located at 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 201 ,   Martinsburg , WV or at the Animal Control Office located at 700 South Queen Street , Martinsburg , WV .  Deadline for applications is Friday, March 4, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.  

Women and minorities are urged to apply.  Berkeley County is an equal opportunity employer.  

TO BE RUN:  Friday, February 25, 2005

                        Saturday, February 26, 2005

                        Sunday, February 27, 2005