Animal Handler B23

Salary : $36,420.80 - $38,500.80 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400958
Department: Animal Welfare
Division: AW-Animal Care Ctr - Eastside
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: 1/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: BL
Position Summary
Humanely receive, inspect, feed, clean and care for animals housed at the City shelters; prepare and handle animals for impoundment; assist the general public and rescue groups in viewing and selecting adoptable animals; answer questions regarding City ordinances and regulations; assist in the safe and humane handling of animals during euthanasia procedures and perform a variety of tasks relative to the 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.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
High School diploma or GED or successful completion of two (2) WorkKeys® Skills Assessments (listed below); and
Two (2) years of animal care experience.
If applicant does not possess a valid High School diploma or GED, must be successfully completed by the prospective candidate in order to apply for this position. Click here for information on how to schedule a Workkeys® assessment. Workkeys®assessment scores needed for this position are as follows:

• Workplace documents with a minimum score of Level 4
• Graphic Literacy with a minimum score of Level 4

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 6 months from date of hire.
May be required to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work
Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of humane animal handling, care and treatment
• A variety of animal species, breeds and related behavioral and health characteristics
• Operational characteristics of kennel equipment and tools
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
• Occupational hazards and standard kennel safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Correctly and humanely use and apply a variety of animal handling skills
• Operate animal control tools and equipment in a humane, safe and effective manner
• Operate a variety of motor vehicles in a safe and effective manner
• Assist in humanely restraining animals for various procedures
• Compassionately interact with animals in ways to minimize stress and enhance environment
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public accurately, promptly and courteously
• Operate office equipment including computers
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03
Are you able to work weekends/holidays/odd days off/shift work?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question