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Resume skills guide · SOC 33-9011

Skills for Animal Control Workers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for animal control workers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.75
  • 2.Speaking3.62
  • 3.Critical Thinking3.5
  • 4.Reading Comprehension3
  • 5.Writing3
  • 6.Monitoring3
  • 7.Active Learning2.88
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.75
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Public Safety and Security
  • Law and Government
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training
  • Biology
  • Telecommunications

Core work activities

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Processing Information
  • Performing General Physical Activities

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Windows
  • SAP software
  • Animal Shelter Manager
  • ARK Software Ark Shelter Software
  • CISCO Software ACS Animal Control System
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • Geographic information system GIS software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Multiple Options Animal Shelter Management System
  • RescueConnection Software ShelterConntection
  • RoseRush Services Shelter Pro
  • TRAX Animal Control and Dog Warden Officer Software
  • Web browser software