CLERK- (ANIMAL CONTROL)
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Position Type: Champaign County/Clerk (Animal Control)Date Posted: 9/11/2024Location: 210 S. Art Bartell (Animal Control)Date Available: ASAPClosing Date: Until FilledClerk Champaign County Animal Control is seeking applicants for the position of full time Clerk. This position performs a wide variety of clerical duties involved in processing dog registrations, provides administrative support in the administration of the Animal Control Act and Champaign County Animal Control Ordinance. This position is responsible for data entry, answering incoming phone calls, and providing customer service for incoming customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Types, proofreads and distributes reports, correspondence, forms, etc. of a specialized nature. Takes lost and found reports by telephone or from citizens at Animal Services. Checks current impounds for described lost animals. Assists citizens with the impoundment of stray or owner relinquished animals brought into Animal Services. Answers the telephone, takes and relays messages; responds to telephone inquiries whenever possible, forwards calls to appropriate party. Organizes and maintains files of records and correspondence. May perform specialized duties such as organizing and maintaining files and correspondence of pet registrations and fees. May compile routine reports. Assists citizens with the impoundment of stray or owner relinquished animals brought into Animal Services. May be required to communicate and dispatch calls for services to Animal Control Wardens in the field. Receives monetary payment from citizens for impoundment and registration fees of pets on behalf of Champaign County and other jurisdictions contracting with Champaign County for those services. May assist in the completion and processing of bite reports and quarantine reports and follow-up, in the absence of the Animal Control Warden. May perform other job related duties as assigned. Starting pay for this position is $16.44 per hour. This is an AFSCME position with an excellent benefit package which includes paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan. Application deadline: Until Filled. Applicants may apply at: EEO / AA / ADA