medium risk

Animal Control Workers

SOC: 33-9011.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

MediumEst. full displacement: 2046–2076high confidence

Raw task score: 40.7Protective discount: 27.1%16 tasks scoredModel: v1.0_gemini-3-1-pro-preview_20260228

AI Impact Summary

Animal Control Workers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 30/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2046 and 2076. Of 16 analyzed tasks, 3 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$45,830

per year

Mean Wage

$49,240

per year

Employment

12K

workers

Wage Range

$32,880 - $69,990

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$32,880Median: $45,830$69,990

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 27.1%

Skill Analysis

AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Memorization5%

Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Programming15%

Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

AI-Resistant Skills (7)

Social Perceptiveness90%

Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Manual Dexterity80%

Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

AI-Augmented Skills (5)

Critical ThinkingActive LearningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems Analysis

Recommendations

Skills to Develop

These skills are at risk from AI automation. Animal Control Workers professionals should diversify beyond them.

Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Skills to Leverage

These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.

Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Tools to Adopt

AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.

Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.

Task Breakdown

16 tasks analyzed

Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 35Risk: 41.0Time: 10%

Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 15%

Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.

Routine ManualAI: 35Risk: 47.0Time: 8%

Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.

Routine CognitiveAI: 90Risk: 85.2Time: 10%

Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 40Risk: 43.0Time: 5%

Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.

Non-Routine AnalyticalAI: 45Risk: 45.0Time: 8%

Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.

Routine CognitiveAI: 90Risk: 85.2Time: 5%

Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 40Risk: 31.0Time: 5%

Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.

Routine ManualAI: 25Risk: 43.0Time: 8%

Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 5%

Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.

Routine CognitiveAI: 65Risk: 75.2Time: 5%

Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 25Risk: 25.0Time: 5%

Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 3%

Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 45Risk: 33.0Time: 4%

Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 35Risk: 29.0Time: 2%

Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 5Risk: 17.0Time: 2%

Task	Category	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.	Non-Routine Analytical	35	41.0	10%
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	15%
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.	Routine Manual	35	47.0	8%
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.	Routine Cognitive	90	85.2	10%
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.	Non-Routine Analytical	40	43.0	5%
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.	Non-Routine Analytical	45	45.0	8%
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.	Routine Cognitive	90	85.2	5%
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	40	31.0	5%
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.	Routine Manual	25	43.0	8%
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	5%
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.	Routine Cognitive	65	75.2	5%
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	25	25.0	5%
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	3%
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	45	33.0	4%
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	35	29.0	2%
Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	5	17.0	2%