Animal Control Workers
Tasks Include:
- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +9.0%
National: +5.0%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$39,320.00
State
$42,010.00
Regional
Animal Control Workers
Description
Career Cluster: | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security |
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
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Animal Control Workers
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 60.45%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 29.57%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 9.98%
Related Work Experience
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 33.23%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 21.50%
- None = 19.23%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.37%
- Up to and including 1 month = 9.98%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 3.70%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 41.07%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 23.25%
- Up to and including 1 month = 21.66%
- None = 10.48%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 3.53%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 33.23%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 24.73%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 13.51%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 11.81%
- None or short demonstration = 8.74%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 7.98%
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Animal Control Workers
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
- Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
- Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
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Animal Control Workers
Special Requirements
While it is possible to get hired with little or no experience, it is always helpful to have some previous experience or education. Experience volunteering with the SPCA or Humane Society or in a related administration or regulatory occupation is helpful. Completion of a college program or courses in law and security is also beneficial.
For More Information, Contact:
National Animal Control Association
P.O. Box 480851
Kansas City, MO, 64148
Phone: 913.-76.1319
Fax: 913.-76.1378
http://www.nacanet.org/
[email protected]
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Animal Control Workers
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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85.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
82.75 | Law and Government | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
76.25 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
65.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
61.00 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
58.25 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
54.00 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
50.75 | Telecommunications | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Animal Control Workers
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
68.75 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
68.75 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
62.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
53.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
53.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
53.00 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
50.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
50.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
50.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Animal Control Workers
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
75.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
62.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
59.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
59.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
59.50 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
56.25 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
56.25 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
56.25 | Far Vision | The ability to see details at a distance. |
56.25 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
53.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
53.00 | Static Strength | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Time Sharing | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
50.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
50.00 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Animal Control Workers
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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84.50 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
83.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
82.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
81.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
80.25 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
79.75 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
79.50 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
77.25 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
75.00 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
74.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
73.25 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
72.25 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
68.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
67.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
67.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
66.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
66.25 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
65.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
62.75 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
62.75 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
62.75 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
58.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
57.50 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
57.25 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
56.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
56.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
55.25 | Monitoring and Controlling Resources | Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
54.25 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
51.50 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Animal Control Workers
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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92.50 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
92.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
92.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
91.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
90.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
89.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
87.50 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
86.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
85.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
81.25 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
78.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
77.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
73.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
69.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
65.75 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
49.75 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Animal Control Workers
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.17 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
72.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
66.67 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
50.00 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
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Animal Control Workers
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
96.20 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
95.80 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
94.80 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
94.80 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
94.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
94.00 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
91.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
89.00 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
88.40 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
86.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
86.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
86.20 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
85.80 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
85.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
83.40 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
82.20 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
80.40 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
78.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
76.40 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
76.00 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
75.80 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
74.40 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
74.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
72.60 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
72.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
71.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
69.80 | Deal With Physically Aggressive People | How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
67.80 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
67.60 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
63.40 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
63.20 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
61.80 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
59.00 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
58.40 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
58.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
57.40 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
56.00 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
56.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
55.60 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
52.20 | Outdoors, Under Cover | How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
50.80 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
50.80 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
50.00 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $28,430.00 | $39,320.00 | $50,040.00 |
Virginia | $30,550.00 | $42,010.00 | $48,510.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $34,680.00 | $43,914.41 | $46,365.42 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $34,074.82 | $36,491.35 | $40,768.34 |
Crater Area | $34,532.63 | $42,730.19 | $46,953.88 |
Greater Peninsula | $33,234.48 | $39,978.16 | $44,143.31 |
Hampton Roads | $37,559.55 | $46,365.42 | $48,147.50 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $26,985.18 | $33,748.72 | $40,928.25 |
Northern Virginia | $48,000.13 | $63,052.17 | $75,709.64 |
Piedmont Workforce | $38,400.94 | $47,672.98 | $51,690.76 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $28,936.58 | $38,431.25 | $43,821.39 |
Southwestern Virginia | $27,446.12 | $37,956.73 | $41,297.21 |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | $36,865.53 | $42,575.50 | $46,088.44 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 11,900 | 12,500 | +5.0% |
Virginia | 324 | 353 | +9.0% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Animal Attendant
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Control Specialist
- Animal Cop
- Animal Cruelty Investigation Supervisor
- Animal Cruelty Investigator
- Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer
- Animal Rescuer
- Animal Treatment Investigator
- Animal Warden
- Canine Service Instructor-Trainer
- Community Service Officer
- Dog Catcher
- Dog Control Officer
- Dog Pound Attendant
- Dog Warden
- Humane Agent
- Humane Officer
- Police Officer
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