Animal Services Field Supervisor

Salary : $63,897.60 - $65,748.80 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2500428

Department: Animal Welfare

Division: AW-Field Operations

Opening Date: 04/06/2025

Closing Date: 5/6/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for enforcing animal control laws and ordinances; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex 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.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in zoology, biology, animal science, natural or environmental science, public administration, business administration or a related field; and

Four (4) years of experience in enforcing ordinances related to the control, impoundment and disposition of animals; and

To include two (2) years of experience in responding to and investigating malicious animal cruelty reports.

Lead or direct supervisory experience preferred.

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.

Preferred Knowledge

Operations, services and activities of an animal control program

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

Modern and complex principles and practices of animal control and handling controlled substances

Basic computer programs such as excel, word

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Methods and techniques of enforcing animal control rules and regulations

Operational characteristics of animal control equipment and tools

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Preferred Skills & Abilities

Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Identify various breeds and species of animals

Operate a variety of animal control equipment in a safe and effective manner

Provide testimony in court cases

Utilize basic computer programs used in the operation of assigned area

Interpret and explain City policies and procedures

Prepare clear and concise reports

Communicate clearly and concisely

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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 the lead or supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please select 'yes' and attach your certificate. (Lead is defined as monitors projects, programs or people.)

Yes

No

04

Do you possess two (2) years of experience in responding to and investigating malicious animal cruelty reports do you possess?

Yes

No

05

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