The Allen County Dog Warden’s Office is facing what most businesses and departments have been facing across the region... trying to make it work with limited staff.
Dog Warden Julie Shellhammer asking Allen County Commissioners to okay a wage increase for her staff. The department is completely self-funded through the dog and kennels fund but needs approval from commissioners as they are under the county. The department currently only has two employees besides the dog warden. With the increase, she hopes to attract new hires.
Allen County Dog Warden Julie Shellhammer says, “I have a deputy spot open that I can do part-time, seasonal, it could possibly turn into full time. Deputy position means you’re writing citations, you’re picking up stray dogs, it could mean anything from routine calls and follow up and just patrolling the county.”
If interested, you can find the positions through Ohio Means Jobs Allen County.
Shellhammer also wants to let the public know they are having issues with their phone system. Calls aren’t ringing in, but they are getting messages. They are asking callers to leave a message and they will get back to them as soon as they can.
