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Animal Welfare League
of Arlington
2650 S Arlington Mill Dr
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 931-9241
mail@awla.org
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Job Opportunities
Animal Control Officer
Administrative Associate
Deputy Animal Control Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Good physical condition, ability to safely lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations
- Ability to work well with the public
- Must live within easy proximity to Arlington
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate all complaints of cruelty to animals and violations of state and local laws pertaining to keeping, raising and housing of all animals, both domestic and wild
- Enforce Arlington County’s dog leash law and all other Animal and Fowl codes
- Assist other agencies in the county in resolving complaints pertaining to animals
- Investigate barking dog complaints and issue written warnings for violations of the county noise ordinance
- Investigate animal bite complaints, implement and release domestic animal quarantines, prepare and deliver specimens for rabies testing
- Work directly with the Commonwealth Attorney to prosecute violators of the Animal and Fowl code as well as the Comprehensive Animal Laws of Virginia
- Conduct educational presentations to schools, civic associations and other organizations
- Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating schedule
Reports to the Chief of Animal Control
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to mail@awla.org, fax to 703-931-2568 or send via mail: Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206.
Administrative Associate
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent, college degree preferred.
- Ability to work well with volunteers, staff and general public.
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications and have other database experience.
- Flexibility in schedule to include weekend and evening work.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Associate reviews adoption applications, serves as a receptionist to the public seeking adoptions or needing help with animal problems. He or she is responsible for providing educational information and answering a wide range of questions from the public. In addition, he or she performs various clerical duties.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Review adoption applications and make final decision on placement of animal providing the appropriate requirements are met.
- Receive and release animals and process appropriate forms.
- Maintain lost and found animal files and compare lost, found, and in-shelter files daily for potential matches.
- Assist the animal control department by dispatching animal calls and answering the questions concerning wildlife and the County's animal laws.
- Answer the League's phones. Provide information and/or refer the public to the proper person or agency.
- Provide administrative support for managerial staff as needed.
Reports directly to the Manager - Finance & Administration.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to mail@awla.org, fax to 703-931-2568 or send via mail: Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206.
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