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Career: Animal Control Workers
Job Description
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. |
99
|
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. |
99
|
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations. |
97
|
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations. |
97
|
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities. |
96
|
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary. |
95
|
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. |
95
|
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. |
93
|
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests. |
90
|
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks. |
89
|
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws. |
87
|
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. |
77
|
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals. |
74
|
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care. |
57
|
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals. |
17
|
Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
74
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
68
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
67
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
67
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
66
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
64
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
63
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
61
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
59
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
58
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
56
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
52
|
Processing Information
|
51
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
51
|
Thinking Creatively
|
48
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
47
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
45
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
45
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
44
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
41
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
39
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
38
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
37
|
Interacting With Computers
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
32
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
32
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
25
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
21
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
16
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|