Animal Control Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 137 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 44% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
AI could do much of this on its own
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
AI could do much of this on its own
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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