Zookeeper - Elephant
$30,280.00 -
$45,420.00 Annually
Department
Information:
The Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources' (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the
state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural,
educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve
quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts,
history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina. The Department works to stimulate learning,
inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural
heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic
development. Our goal is to promote
equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and
celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history by expanding
engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply
to become a part of our team.
Primary Purpose of
the Organizational Unit:
The North Carolina
Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all of North
Carolina's citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to
encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the
world's wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence
of people and nature. The Zoo displays, conserves and protects representative
examples of natural beauty, plant and animal species and ecological features of
the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of
live animal exhibits from these regions.
Primary Purpose of
this Position:
The NC Zoo is
seeking two enthusiastic team members to be part of its Watani Grasslands
section working with African elephants. Responsibilities include the daily
assessment and care of elephants both on-habitat and off-habitat animal areas.
Daily duties also include:
- Heavy lifting of hay, grain, manure, substrates, etc; heavy duty cleaning and scrubbing is a routine occurrence.
- Systematic observation of animal health and behavior. Participation in a behavior focused program that utilizes trust based relationships, animal choice and control, and positive reinforcement operant conditioning to work cooperatively with the elephants to provide optimal care.
- Participating in the Elephant Care Specialist staff development program which is based on proficiency. It provides a framework for learning and the ability to achieve greater opportunities and responsibilities for improving the care and management of the elephants.
- Development and implementation of a holistic behavioral management program which utilizes training, enrichment, variability, and research to provide a dynamic environment where optimal welfare.
- Thorough and accurate written records for computer databases.
- Actively participating in team problem solving and decision making processes.
- Participates in NC Zoo programs, to include: behavioral management, enrichment and Environmental Management System (EMS) programs.
- Required to participate in the zoo's occupational health program due to potential exposure to zoonosis.
Position has
rotating schedule that involves working holidays and weekends and involves both
indoor/outdoor work.
May be assigned to
work with other animal species in other work units as needed.
Job offer is
contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned
provider.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit
for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the
application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed
under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for
qualifying credit.
- Must have recent established hands-on animal care experience with large potentially dangerous animals gained from working at an AZA accredited zoo, sanctuary setting or related facility to include the following:
- Positive reinforcement based operant conditioning
- Environmental enrichment
- Observing and understanding the complexities of animal behavior, including individual animals and larger social context
- Must have considerable working experience of animal husbandry to include thorough working knowledge of biology, including animal anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior and safe practices around dangerous animals and mammals gained from working at an AZA accredited zoo, sanctuary setting or related facility.
- Qualified applicants meet the following skills and abilities:
- Accurate and thorough record-keeping and excellent and oral and written communication skills.
- Must be competent with computers and MS Office for research & daily reporting.
- Must have good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.
- Must have strong communication skills for visitor interactions, public speaking, reporting and team interactions
- Must be team oriented, willing to learn and to give and receive constructive feedback
- Must be innovative and willing to look for solutions.
- Must be able to strictly follow all safety guidelines.
- Must have good physical agility, strength, vision & hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments, e.g. outdoor animal enclosures. Specifically, this means the ability to lift 50 pounds, walk, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal's sounds, radio communication and emergency situations.
Job offer is
contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned
provider.
Minimum Education
and Experience Requirements
Associate's degree
in Biology, Zoology, or related field from appropriately accredited
institution, or High School Degree and two years of animal care experience in a
zoo or related facility; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Supplemental and
Contact Information
The Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based
on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and
abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.
Please be sure to
complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your
application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application
and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See
Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Degrees must be
received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be
uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans
preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Technical issues
submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Applicants
requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for
assistance.
If multiple
applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent
application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications
must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of
applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the
status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your
application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and
will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring
process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
It is the policy of
the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural
Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility
(immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment
Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of
Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human
Resources
4603 Mail Service
Center
Raleigh, NC
27699-4603
Phone: 919-807-7373
To Apply please
click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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