Dog Law Enforcement Warden (Permanent) – Somerset, Cambria County Position Available In [Unknown county], Pennsylvania

Dog Law Enforcement Warden (Permanent) – Somerset, Cambria County
Salary
$44,890.00 – $67,678.00 Annually
Location Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number

N-2025-26884

Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
AG Fl Div
Opening Date
06 10 2025
Closing Date
6 23 2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
74520
Position Number
00105768
Union
FOP – Lodge #92
Bargaining Unit
G1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau Division Code
00046411
Bureau Division
Agriculture Field Division
Worksite Address
Home Headquartered
Worksite Address
see work schedule and additional information section
Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Email

THE POSITION

Do you have an interest in being a public servant within a fast-paced work environment, that involves working with a diverse group of people? If you are good with multi-tasking, customer service,munication,puter skills, andfortable with conducting inspections and investigations, we have the position for you! Join our team as a Dog Law Enforcement Warden, w you can play an instrumental part in enforcing all provisions of the State Dog Law and Rabies Law in Somerset and Cambria Counties. Seize this incredible opportunity to help protect consumers, and ourmunities from dangerous and stray animals.
OF WORK
In this position, you will work diligently enforcing the provisions of the State Dog Law and the Rabies Law (Act 181). Your duties will include inspecting dogs to verifypliance with licensing requirements, investigatingplaints about dogs running at large, and examining kennels—both licensed and those seeking licensure—to ensure adnce to all regulatory standards. You will also initiate prosecutions for any violations of the State Dog Law and Rabies Law, attend hearings to present supporting evidence, and apprehend and transport dogs found at large. ly, you will investigate incidents of dog bites, assess claims for damages to livestock or poultry caused by dogs, and prepare reports for damagepensation. Furthermore, you will conduct audits of facilities seeking reimbursement for the humane disposal of stray dogs and investigate suspected illegal transportation or killing of dogs.
Interested in learning more? details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Information:

Full-time Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position will be home headquartered if applicant lives in Somerset or Cambria County. If applicant does not live in Somerset or Cambria County the assigned state vehicle must be parked in this county and the work day will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.

Telework:

You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive furthermunication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience in dog law enforcement, animal control, animal welfare, or animal science work; or
An equivalentbination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Requirements:

Must be able to utilize current technology to perform daily tasks (cell phones, laptops, etc.)
Must be able to read andprehend laws, regulations, and policies.
Must be able to drive a vehicle for prolonged periods in potentially adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, kneel for long periods which includes maneuvering over all types of physical surfaces.
Must be able to lift dogs, livestock, and equipment up to 50 pounds.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to :
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained tin will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure toply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .
Telmunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need amodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for amodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer and ismitted to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to .
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Dog Law Enforcement Warden (Permanent) – Somerset, Cambria County