Employment Opportunities

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is seeking applications to perform the duties of a Clerk Typist I at the Animal Control & Adoption Center. 

• Answer telephone calls from clients maintaining proper etiquette, directing calls as needed, and dispatching Animal Control Officers to different types of calls, and taking appropriate messages

• Create letters, tables, reports, and other materials for departmental needs as assigned

• Ensures accuracy, format, grammar, completeness and consistency of any information processed

• Maintain a basic knowledge of policies and procedures within Sangamon County Animal Control Center

• Maintains appropriate and professional communications with all levels of staff, vendors, and clients. 

• Input data into Sangamon County’s Animal Control software regarding clients, animals, and other relevant documentation.

• Interact extensively with community members on a daily basis.

• Perform clerical duties such as filing, processing adoptions of animals, tracking ownership of animals, issuing licenses, organizing and maintaining documentation for Animal Control

• A valid Class D Illinois Driver’s License
• Applicants must be a resident of Sangamon County or be willing to move into the County within 6 months of employment
• Proof of car insurance
• Ability to work Saturdays as assigned
• Ability to work around animals

• This posiition is covered by Laborer's Local #477 Union

• Attention to detail
• Ability to develop and maintain good effective relationships with other personnel and clients.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to type proficiently on computer programs
• Excellent communication skills

Salary: $37,084.61yr/$19.02hr, 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 paid personal days, 12 paid sick leave days and 13 paid holidays per year. Individual and family health, dental and life insurance options, retirement, death benefits and mileage reimbursement. 4 weeks maternity/paternity paid time off. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) IMRF pension and deferred compensation 457(b)

Work hours:8a-430p Monday-Friday with alternating Saturdays.

Download County Application@ https://co.sangamon.il.us/Portals/0/Departments/Human%20Resources/Docs/SCJobApplication.pdf

Submit application & supporting resume and/or references to:

John W. Ridley
Director of Public Health
Sangamon Co. Dept of Public Health
2833 S. Grand Avenue, East
Springfield, IL 62703
or Fax to 217-535-3104
or Email to healthhr@sangamonil.gov

Position will remain open until filled. 

SCDPH is an EEO Employer

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