RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
BERKELEY COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
$22,060 annually
(Full County Benefit Package)
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE BERKELEY COUNTY COMMISSION OFFICE
UNTIL: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2006
KIND
OF WORK:
Professional
public safety position responsible for enforcement of local ordinances
and state laws as they pertain to animal control.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
o
Enforces local ordinances
and state laws as they pertain to animal control.
o
Assists, as necessary, in
the maintenance and upkeep of the Animal Control facility.
o
Investigates animal cruelty
complaints and issues the appropriate citation(s).
o
Confiscates dogs, cats and
other animals without the appropriate tags, vaccinations, etc.
o
Performs related work as
required.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND REQUIREMENTS:
o
High School Diploma or
equivalent (advanced training in law enforcement, administration of
justice or related field preferred by not required).
o
Progressive experience
working in areas such as law enforcement, court security and/or animal
control.
o
Excellent oral and written
communications skills.
o
Criminal records check and
detailed background investigation required.
o
Ability to remain calm, in
stressful situations.
o
Ability to get along with,
and to successfully communicate with co‑workers and the public.
o
Ability to obtain and
maintain required handgun certification.
o
Ability to work both
independently and as part of a team.
o
Ability to work evenings,
weekends and holidays as scheduled.
o
Ability to work varied
shifts as required.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE MAY INCLUDE:
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION
FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
All applications for
vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Human
Resources Director, Berkeley County Commission, 400 West Stephen Street,
Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on
the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is
not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do
honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each
applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process.
Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to
attend a scheduled interview.
EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE:
The kind of
examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each
position and may include:
o
an evaluation of training
and experience
o
personal and/or group
interview
o
written and/or spoken
examination(s)
o
performance test(s)
o
a background investigation
o
a physical examination*and
o
a drug test*.
*These examinations
are administered after offer of employment.
PROBATIONARY
PERIOD:
Berkeley County is an
“At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a
probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status.
The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position
and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is
considered part of the examination process to determine the employees
fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.
COMPENSATION:
Berkeley County
employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts
work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County
Commission reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget
preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments
at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).
ANNUAL
LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:
(the following is
unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)
o
Employees earn 1.50 days of
sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.
o
Berkeley County observes 12
paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they
occur.
o
Employees accumulate annual
leave according to the following schedule:
Years of Service
Days Per Month Days
Per Year
0 – 5 years
1.25 days
15 days
5 – 10 years
1.50 days
18 days
10 – 15 years
1.75 days
21 days
15
years plus
2.00 days
24 days
HEALTH,
RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:
(some of the benefits
may be available to regular part-time employees)
o
Regular employees are
required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement
Plan
o
Life Insurance is provide to
full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.
o
Regular full-time employees
may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes
medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, and prescription drug
coverage. The County pays 100% of the employee costs and the employee
pays for any dependent coverage elected.
o
A deferred compensation
program is available.
o
The County provides access
to Employee Assistance Programs.
o
Direct deposit is available
to any banking institution designated by the employee.
BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
