Animal Keeper - Africa PT
Animal Keeper - Africa PT
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Position Summary
Hello wereMetro!Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here today and tomorrow.
Join the Oregon Zoo as a parttime Animal Keeper specializing in the care of African mammals including majestic rhinos large carnivores hoofstock and a variety of small mammals. In this role youll play a key part in the daily cleaning and care of these incredible species while taking on a variety of essential duties that contribute to their wellbeing and conservation. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about animal care and working with African wildlife!
As the Animal Keeper Africa you will:
Performs daily care and specialty duties for rhinos large hoofstock large carnivores and safely working around these dangerous animals.
Coordinates oversees and performs upkeep cleaning and disinfecting animal areas keeper areas and related facilities.
Conducts daily perimeter checks and maintains the security and safety of animals areas initiating corrections for any deficiencies or safety concerns.
Oversees and performs feeding duties including preparing prescribed speciesappropriate diets and makes precise reports on food consumption and recommendation on diet modifications as needed.
Administers prescribed medications observes animals for responses and communicates findings with veterinarian and supervisor.
Designs develops and implements enrichment programs tailored to species natural biology and individual animal needs. This includes brainstorming and researching presentation and obtaining approvals fabrication and formulations and tests and observations to continually assess effectiveness of enhancing animal welfare.
Assists in developing and updating animal care plans protocols and procedures.
Assists with the capture restraint or segregation of animals for medical treatment research or transfer.
Attributes for Success
Knowledge ofspecies natural history and current industry care standards including feeding strategies introduction methods breeding and rearing practices social management training practices and strategies and engaging enrichment.
Ability to identify and assess normal and abnormal behaviors including reproductive behavior eating habits group aggression issues and health problems.
Skilled in using animal training and conditioning techniques to facilitate participation and cooperation with medical procedures.
Knowledge of safety protocols including appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) lockouts/tagouts signage baffle boards and other capture equipment hot wire CO2 canisters and fire extinguishers first aid kits and other emergency response tools.
Ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing with team members supervisors and the public.
Strong teamwork skills with the abilityto collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive team atmosphere in a close teamoriented environment as well as work independently. Mentor adult and teenage volunteers interns and students.
Ability to safely conduct informative and professional tours through area of responsibility.
Experience in maintaining accurate records on animal health behavior diet inventory and conservation data for reports and research.
Ability todevelop present and assist others in educational messaging to the public through keeper chats and animal encounters.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metros goal is to hire develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.
Learn more about Metros Diversity Action Plan
TO QUALIFYWe will consider any combination of relevant work experience volunteering education and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor degree in animal science biology zoology or related field AND
Three years professional animal keeper experience working with a variety of African species including large carnivores and ungulatesOR
Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary for the position.
Valid drivers license
This position has the potential to become a fulltime position on July 1 2025 contingent upon budget approval by Metro council.
DrivingRecord Check:The candidate selected for the position will need to pass a Driving Record check prior to being hired. Speeding tickets do not necessarily preclude employment and will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
If this statement is true for you then you may be ineligible to apply
If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro or resigned in lieu of termination you maybe in eligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Preferred Qualifications:You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
At least two years of experience working in an AZAaccredited facility. Experience in a Zoos Emergency Response Team for large carnivores
Experience with hoof care for ungulates.
Experience using large machinery for habitat cleaning/upkeep.
Experience developing animal training plans
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet:The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.
A completed online application
Answers to supplemental questions
The selection process:Weexpect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.
Initial review of minimum qualifications
Indepth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/interviews
Testing/assessments (if applicable)
Reference check
Driving records check for finalist candidate
COMPENSATION BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON
The fullsalary range for this position is step1 $29.95 per hour to step 5 $40.16 per hour. However unless a candidates qualifications justify based on theOregon Pay Equity Actrequirements and Metros internal equity review process the appointment will likely be made between step1 $29.95 per hour to the equity range step 2 $32.50 per hour.
This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by Liuna union. It is classified as an Animal Keeper.
Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions.View the classification description.
Questions
Talent Acquisition Specialist:Megan Warneke
Email:me
Additional Information
Equal employment opportunity
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity and expression sexual orientation disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law.
Accommodation
Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.
Veterans preference
Under Oregon Law qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
Hybrid Telework
Positions designated as hybrid telework meaning you will have the option to work away from the office although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
Pay equity at Metro
No matter who you are or where you work at Metro you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do.Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender race age or other protected characteristics.Metrohas established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.
Online applications
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Employment Type
Part-Time
