City of Albuquerque
Job Overview
Enforce City ordinances pertaining to the care, treatment, impound, handling and quarantine of wild and domestic animals; investigate reports of animal cruelty, abandonment and nuisances; perform euthanasia; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED;
Three (3) years of animal care or security experience.
Experience in enforcing ordinances preferred.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Euthanasia Technician License issued by the State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department within one (1) year from date of hire.
Additional Skills
A variety of animal species, breeds and related behavioral and health characteristics
Basic principles and practices of animal control and abatement
Basic principles, practices and techniques of animal first aid
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
Communications equipment, radios, computers and procedures
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Animal euthanasia procedures
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of animal handling duties and functions
Interpret and enforce pertinent city ordinances
Learn pertinent Federal, State laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to animal control
Learn to utilize a variety of animal control capture equipment in a safe and humane manner
Learn to conduct inspections of private agencies and establishments for compliance
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED;
Three (3) years of animal care or security experience.
Experience in enforcing ordinances preferred.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid Euthanasia Technician License issued by the State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department within one (1) year from date of hire.
Additional Skills
A variety of animal species, breeds and related behavioral and health characteristics
Basic principles and practices of animal control and abatement
Basic principles, practices and techniques of animal first aid
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
Communications equipment, radios, computers and procedures
Principles and procedures of record keeping
Animal euthanasia procedures
Responsibilities
Perform a variety of animal handling duties and functions
Interpret and enforce pertinent city ordinances
Learn pertinent Federal, State laws, codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to animal control
Learn to utilize a variety of animal control capture equipment in a safe and humane manner
Learn to conduct inspections of private agencies and establishments for compliance
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Communicate clearly and concisely
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
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