District Warden

Job Title: District Warden
Location : Downpatrick
Duration : 2 Months
Rate : 13.18 p/h
Hours : 37 hpw

Must be available to work weekends/evenings and Public Hols where requested.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
- To fully understand and implement legislation including the Dogs (NI) Order 1983, the Dangerous Dogs Order, the Litter Order (NI) 1994, The Street Trading Regulation Act, relevant Company By-laws and other relevant legislation in so far as it relates to the functions of the post.

To create, develop, deliver and review educational programmes and publicity materials in relation to all aspects of the functions of the post, aimed at schools, community groups and individual ratepayers.

**Responsibilities**:
1. To ensure that the work falling within the Post-holders areas of responsibility is carried out
to the agreed time and quality targets.
2. To fully understand and implement all relevant legislation in so far as it relates to the functions of the post.
3. To maintain records and compile reports on all relevant matters prevailing within the district,
including monitoring the day to day conditions in the kennels, advising the Line Manager as required.
4. To investigate and seek resolution to complaints and enquiries from the public, and other
agencies, on all matters relating to the functions of the post.
5. To patrol the district, including Council maintained beaches, on foot or in a vehicle for the
purpose of deterring and/or detecting any breaches of the relevant legislation.
6. To inspect breeding establishments and guard-dog kennels, making recommendations for
initial registration and annual retention of registration.
7. To supervise monthly and special markets, including the on-site allocation of non prebooked trading pitches, the collection of fees, the issuing of receipts and the lodgement of
‘pitch’ monies collected from traders.
8. To lift stray/unwanted/injured dogs and impound same at kennels used by the company.
9. To liaise with a veterinary clinic and authorise any emergency only pain relief treatment for any injured stray dogs.
10. To develop and implement an education and information programme aimed at responsible dog ownership
11. To support Community Groups by providing information, guidance and advice as required,
encouraging the implementation of an inter-agency problem solving approach, through
liaising with the USPCA, the Dogs Trust, Dept. of Ag. & Regional Development, PSNI, DoE,
NIHE and any other relevant bodies, while participating in operations in conjunction with
relevant bodies, e.g. alcohol patrols with the PSNI, which may involve evening work.
12. To assist, as required, in the organisation and delivery of any enforcement related
familiarisation activities for other company employees.
13. To ensure all administration is completed in relation to the functions of the post, such as the issuing of fixed penalty notices, warnings, gathering of evidence and preparation of
witness statements, while attending Court and giving evidence as necessary in the enforcement of relevant legislation and by-laws.
14. To maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition, according to COSHH.
15. To ensure that Corporate policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
16. To contribute to Corporate, Departmental and Regional working groups as required.
17. To assist with the implementation of the companys Emergency Plan as required.
- Grade C or above in at least 4 GCSEs or equivalent,
one of which must be GCSE English Language or
equivalent and one of which must be a GCSE in a
AND
- A minimum of 6 months’ previous experience
experience in a related environment e.g.
enforcement, dog handling
OR
- In lieu of qualifications, you must have at least 1
years’ experience in a related environment e.g.
enforcement, dog handling
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy office
environment.
- Ability to work under own initiative with minimum,
direct, supervision.

Other Requirements
- Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to
transport to meet the requirements of the post
OR
Have access to a mode of transport that will enable
the post holder to fulfil the role in full. (It should
be noted that the post will involve travel across the
district on a regular basis)
- Able to work outside normal office hours.

Responsible for implementing and enforcing of the relevant legislation relating to Dogs Order(NI)1983, Dangerous Dogs Order(NI)1991, Welfare of Animals NI Act 2011,The Clean Neighbourhood Act (MI)2011, Street Trading Act (NI ) 2001 and other relevant Council bye-Laws and relevant legislation, so far as it relateds to the post. Support enforcement of other legislation across the Enforcement Section.

1.Must be available to work weekends/evenings and Public Hols where requested
3.Where have you acquired previous knowledge relating to legislation related to Dog Welfare and ownership.

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