Animal Keeper - Primate VHE
Animal Keeper - Primate VHE
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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.
The Oregon Zoo has a reputation for leading groundbreaking research participates in local and global conservation efforts and strives to exceed AZA animal welfare standard. The zoo is also deeply committed to sustainability and conservation education. Thanks to a generous $380 million voter approved bond measure the zoo is transforming into a game changing facility welfare species and habitat conservation outcomes and green building practices.
We are excited to provide an opportunity to join the team as a Variable Hour Animal Keeper in the Primates area. If you re passionate about wildlife and have a deep interest in primates this could be the perfect role for you.
In this position youll play a vital role in the care and wellbeing of primates including chimpanzees orangutans gibbons monkeys lemurs and other small mammals. As an Animal Keeper youll be responsible for a variety of tasks including daytoday husbandry activities and other essential activities that contribute to the health and enrichment of the animals in our care.
As the Animal Keeper Primates you will:Observe animals to identify normal and abnormal behavior reproductive behavior eating habits health problems injuries and adjustment to diet changes or response to medication. Identify and report concerns to supervisor; Involvement in corrective actions.
Stay up to date on current industry care standards for the designated species including but not limited to feeding strategies introduction methods breeding and rearing practices social management training practices and strategies and engaging enrichment.
Utilize the principles of operant conditioning to facilitate daily husbandry behavioral modification andmedical procedures.
Service a variety of animal environments including cleaning and disinfecting cages yards pools and food and waterreceptacles.
Check conditions of animal environments to assess security and safety for animals. Initiate corrective actions fordeficiencies.
Feed animals in a speciesspecific manner report on consumption and recommend diet modifications as needed
Instigate or provide suggestions for enrichment programs/items which demonstrate knowledge of designated species natural biology and individual animal needs; provide designated enrichment to species under care.
Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians. Inform veterinarian and supervisor of response to medication or other treatments and address concerns as needed
Perform or assist with general husbandry tasks regularly communicate with supervisor regarding husbandry.
May assist with capture restraint or segregation of animals for transfer or medical treatment.
May be involved with developing materials for education purposes and presenting education materials to the public. Conduct informative and professional talks and tours through area of responsibility.
Keep concise objective records regarding diet daily animal health and behavior births deaths and transfers.
Maintainanimalcare standards and works in compliance with all USDA and AZA rules regulations and guidelines as well as safety rules OSHA standards work rules and Zoo and area policies and procedures.
Contribute to a positive team atmosphere thorough the daily coordination of work with colleagues supervisors gardeners custodians security maintenance and other zoo staff.
Effectively communicate to managers team members other zoo departments and guests.
- Knowledge of animal husbandry practices for species under care
- Comfort and experience working with exotic and potentially dangerous animals in a safetyoriented work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and contribute in a close teamoriented environment.
- Ability to successfully train animal behaviors from inception through completion.
- Passion for animal care and conservation.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At Metro we striveto cultivate diversity advance equity and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and 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 QUALIFY
We 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 qualifications:Three years professional animal keeper experience and
Bachelors degree in biology zoology or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals or
Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities.
- Current valid drivers license
Shift and schedule: In a variable hour position your schedule will vary based on operational needs weather conditions and special events at the zoo including school breaks holidays summer and the ZooLights season.
Variable hour positions are limited to 1040 hours of work in a 12month period.
If this statement is true for you then you may be ineligible to apply:
If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro or resigned in lieu of termination I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.
Preferred Skills
Youdo not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Yourtransferable skills are any skills you have gained through education work experience including the military or life experience that are relevant for this position.
- One year experience working with primates.
- One year of experience working with dangerous exotic animals.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The application packet:The application packet consists of the following 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.
Completion of online application
Complete responses to supplemental questions
The selection process:We expect 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
Background driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)
REPRESENTATIONThis variable hour position is eligible for overtime and is represented by LiUNA 483. 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.
These positions are classified as variable hour. Variable hour employees cannot work more than 1040 hours per year.
QuestionsTalent Acquisition Specialist:Megan Warneke
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
