Senior Zookeeper B29 (Penguins)
Position Summary
Lead, oversee and
participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for the
maintenance and care of a variety of animals within the Albuquerque BioPark
Zoo; assist veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of technical tasks
relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job descriptions are
intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees
within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect
all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education,
Experience And Additional Requirements
Related education
and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
High school diploma
or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of college level course work
in zoology, biology, animal science or related field, plus three (3) years of
experience in any combination of the following areas: exotic animal husbandry, zookeeping or
arthropod rearing. Experience working in
an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a
valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City
Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operations and activities of a zoo services and animal-care program
- Principles of lead supervision and training
- Advanced methods and techniques of handling assigned animals
- Principles and practices of animal behavior and physiology
- Principles and practices of animal training
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Operational characteristics of animal-handling and food-preparation equipment
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Lead, organize and review the work of staff in the area of work assigned
- Independently perform difficult animal care and handling duties
- Interpret and explain department policies and procedures
- Operate a variety of animal handling and food preparation equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Work with and train a variety of domestic and wild animals
- Clean and maintain assigned animal enclosures according to established guidelines
- Ensure the preparation of adequate animal diets
- Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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