Animal Control Officer P/T

VACANCY NOTICE Town of New Fairfield POSITION: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

• Part Time REPORTS TO: Animal Control Officer GENERAL DUTIES: Enforces the animal control regulations of the Town of New Fairfield as well as state statutes concerning animal control.

QUALIFICATIONS

Three years experience in animal control preferred. Ability to read and interpret animal control regulations. Ability to express decisions and reason through both verbal and written communication. Ability to communicate effectively with the public, various boards and commissions, other departments and staff. Valid driver's license.

Certification required within one year. HOURS : This position requires availability for 10--26 hours per week, including evenings and alternating weekends. SALARY : $28.30 per hour PLEASE SUBMIT: Online Application ( www.newfairfield.org ) Letter of Intent Certification Resume Letters of Reference (3) The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.

(Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.) All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check prior to commencement of employment. Date Posted: June 9, 2026 Posting Closing Date: Until Filled