Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Plans, oversees and assists with the day to day
operations as well as long range planning related to the overall welfare
of the entire animal collection, exhibits areas and corresponding
facilities. Essential Duties Plans, provides and monitors day to day
care of the entire Zoo\'s animal collection including feeding, cleaning
and daily inspections. Oversees general exhibit minor maintenance and
mowing as needed. Provides, monitors and coordinates health care
services for the zoological collection in accordance with contracted
veterinary services. Maintains all necessary records for the animal
collections pertaining to vaccinations, breeding records, technical
reports, USDA permits and other written documentation needed for
maintenance. Provides registrar duties. Full responsibility for
management of Zookeeper staff, to include hiring, scheduling, and
evaluating performance of Zookeeper staff. Plans, coordinates and
conducts training for animal care staff. Monitors expenses for the
department related to the animal collection; helps implement
departmental cost measurements to ensure compliance with budget
limitations. Assists in the procurement of grants and funding for the
zoological facility and programs. Assists in the development and
implementation of long range plans and site renovation projects. Assists
in the maintenance of accreditation of the facility through Association
of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and ensures all facilities, programs and
collections are maintained in accordance with the state and federal
regulations. Develops, documents and implements policy, procedure and
protocol for all aspects of animal collection, animal programs, and
animal care staff. Develops, plans, and oversees breeding, enrichment
and behavioral programs as well as all diets and maintenance routines
including monitoring, ordering and inventory for feeding and
medications. Assists in development and maintenance of exhibits, animal
collections and zoo facilities including obtaining animals for zoo
collection through purchases, loans and exchange,
reallocation/relocation of surplus animals and public relations
programming. Serves as Institutional Representative and Program leader
for committees communicating with the AZA as directed. Represents the
NEW Zoo in local and national media. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of individual animal behavior, health care and
husbandry. Knowledge of federal, state rules and regulations regarding
display, exhibition, acquisition and disposal of animals. Knowledge of
basic veterinary techniques and methods used in the care and treatment
of captive wildlife. Knowledge of population genetics, mate choice
dynamics, and other aspects of population management. Knowledge of
marketing techniques and methods. Knowledge of and ability to perform
long range planning. Knowledge of budget preparation and management.
Knowledge of and ability to implement plans regarding zoo safety and
security procedures and operations. Knowledge of and ability to utilize
a computer and required software. Ability to recognize animal behavioral
and health problems. Ability to maintain complex records and documents.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff,
the public and professional consultants. Ability to supervise, direct,
train and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. Ability to prioritize
and problem solve. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
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