The City of Whitehall is seeking an experienced and highly motivated, professional responsible for maintaining Animal Control and Code Enforcement in accordance with City ordinances, applicable state laws and departmental rules and regulations. Work includes patrolling City streets, locating and capturing stray animals, the pickup and disposal of dead animals, and enforcing City Codes as they relate to environmental health. Employee will be responsible for issuing notices, writing citations, and testifying in court. This position requires a willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays as necessary.
Qualifications Include:
High School diploma or GED
A minimum of one to two years progressively responsible related animal control experience or any combo of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities to perform essential functions of the job
Valid OH Driver's License
ODNR License to Trap (must obtain within first 3 months of employment)
Specialized training (i.e. certified euthanasia tech, certified in chemical capture, NACA certification, etc.) strongly preferred
The position is unclassified and considered an “at-will” position appointed by the Director of Public Service.
For a complete job description and to apply please visit *************. Online only applications will be considered.
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Dear Craig
I am writing regarding employment in the position of an Animal Control officer. My name is Tuglas Nathaniel Peters, and I am from the esteemed Province of Alberta in the great white Canadian North. I hold a valid temporary work permit in the United States, as well as two library cards in Michigan. I have received a Canadian note of educational adequacy which would be the equivalent to your GED or a home school diploma. I am fluent in the Northern Albertan French dialect, as well as Saskatchewan Indian, and I have a working knowledge of English. I hold numerous awards and accommodations from the Canadian Fur Traders Alliance for both lethal and nonlethal trapping contests and events. I received the coveted Beaver-man of the Year Award in 2006, 2007, and 2010. I have assisted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in several manhunts for wanted poachers and unlicensed trappers, and I am hopeful should I gain employment with the fine City of Whitehall that my services may be rendered to local law enforcement for the hunt of man as well. Many of my trapping techniques I acquired under the mentorship of the Saskatchewan Nation Indian tribe, under direct supervision of my father-in-law John Redcorn. This is where I met and wed my bride Julie Redcorn who is a foremost expert in Saskatchewan folklore and the cryptozooilogical study of Sasquatch. Her expertise in this study has made her an excellent asset in trapping both beast and man. I have yet to research your marriage laws, but I am assuming that as a progressive nation, the United States does allow the marriage of natives. I am familiar with both humane and barbaric trapping techniques, and can work in either median, however I am an old school believer that "barbaric is better." I hold several trapping licences that should transfer to your jurisdiction. I do have a few questions regarding this position and your policies. What is your policy regarding the disposal of roadkill? Should I find a viable pelt, would your policy allow me to retain said pelt for bartering? How does your department stand on the issue of immediate euthanizing? That is to say, should I deem a homeowner unfit to care for a pet, does your policy allow for the disposal of said pet on the premises or will that pet need to be transported to another locale for termination? What would you approximate the number of male badgers in your locale? Will I receive a paid lunch? And should I receive a paid lunch, would I be allowed to spend said lunch hunting coyotes for personal gain? Are there many remaining members of the Shawnee Nation in your area? Does your dress policy contraindicate the use of furs? Do you offer a 401k or a pelt matching bartering system? I have taken the liberty to attach a photo of myself and some of my more formidable trappings. Thank you for your consideration and as we say in Alberta "May your saplings be Maples."
Cheers
Tuglas