Senior Animal Handler

Salary : $39,249.60 - $41,329.60 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400116
Department: Animal Welfare
Division: AW-Animal Care Ctr - Eastside
Opening Date: 11/29/2023
Closing Date: 1/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: BL
Position Summary
Care for and clean animals housed at the Animal Welfare Department; prepare and handle animals for impoundment or viewing; provide assistance to citizens reclaiming their animals and to potential adopters; provide support by counseling and facilitating visitation between the customer and animal; perform euthanasia; answer questions regarding City ordinances and regulations 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; and
Three (3) years of animal control or animal handling work experience in an animal service facility.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 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 six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge

• Methods and techniques used in the security and control of Class II and III controlled substances
• Principles and practices of animal handling, care and treatment
• A variety of animal species, breeds and related behavioral and health characteristics
• Customer relation techniques
• 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

• Effectively deal with a variety of stress conditions (animal and human)
• Perform physical activities and maneuvers necessary to accomplish assigned tasks and to control or immobilize animals
• Compassionately interact with animals in ways to minimize their stress
• Operate computer programs and perform related tasks
• Learn and operate facility-computerized programs (i.e. Chameleon, etc.)
• Follow technical procedures performing humane euthanasia of animals by approved methods without supervision
• Correctly use and apply a variety of animal handling skills
• Operate animal control tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner
• Assist in restraining animals for various procedures
• Respond to and resolve customer problems and inquiries
• Operate office equipment including computers
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• 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
Do you possess at least three (3) years of animal care experience?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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