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City of Albuquerque

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 : 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.*
 
 
 : **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
 
 
 Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
 
 
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 Patrol all assigned area of City, search for stray, domestic, exotic, wild animals and deceased or diseased animals; take appropriate action.
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 Investigate and respond to reports of animal bites, nuisance complaints, physical abuse, cruelty and abandonment; enforce pertinent city ordinances.
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 Conduct inspections of premises including but not limited to pet stores, pet service providers and boarding kennels for compliance of pertinent city ordinances.
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 Issue various citations or warnings as necessary; receive summons and appear and testify in court.
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 Conduct animal rescues utilizing appropriate equipment.
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 Operate and maintain a variety of animal handling equipment; place animals in quarantine as required by law to prevent spread of disease.
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 Maintain a variety of services animal control logs and files; prepare forms and reports; enter and retrieve information on electronic equipment.
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 Respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries and complaints regarding animals.
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 Perform euthanasia on wild (non-domestic) rabies carriers such as skunk, bat, raccoon, badger, squirrel, porcupine, rat, mice, possum, rabbit, ground hog, badger, beaver and prairie dog, in order to prevent suffering of an animal, disease and public safety issues.
 
 
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 Supplemental Functions
 
 
 
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 Conduct lectures or training on Animal Services issues and behavior at public schools, neighborhood associations and businesses, etc.
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 Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
 
 
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Animal Protection Officer

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Animal Protection Officer