Assistant Zoo Manager - Assistant Curator
Assistant Zoo Manager - Assistant Curator
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Job Description
Introduction
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Cares for feeds and handles wild/exotic animals.
- Performs work in compliance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards.
- Observes the medical and behavioral condition of animals and reports conditions; and observes or assists with medical procedures.
- Administers medications orally and through subcutaneous and intramuscular injections.
- Ensures clean and maintained animal exhibits. and facilities.
- Ensures appropriate grounds and equipment maintenance.
- Responds to visitor questions and educates visitors about the care and handling of animals including keeper talks and other public education presentations.
- Ensures physical safety of zoo and guests.
- Writes articles on animals for publications and social media.
- Uses computer software and/or automated information systems to track animal behavior diets medical data and other information on animals.
- Collects and shares animal management data presents academic papers and maintains and compiles records and reports.
- Performs special projects for the zoo.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Assistant Zoo Manager
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of an Associates degree or higher in Biology Zoology Wildlife Management Environmental Science Zoo Animal Science or related field.
- Two years experience in caring for animals in an animal facility or zoo setting.
- Two years experience in feeding monitoring diet handling and observing wild/exotic animals.
- Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work academic training training provided through an employer or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional technical and clerical employees.
Conditions of Hire
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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