Curator of Exterior Horticulture

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This position is located at:

North Carolina Zoo

4401 Zoo Parkway

Primary Purpose of Position:

The North Carolina Zoo is growing and it is an exciting time to join our team! The North Carolina Zoo is looking for a dynamic team-oriented leader as the Exterior Curator of Horticulture. This position directs the management of the NC Zoos Exterior plant collections as the Zoos authority on North Carolina natives tropicals perennials shrubs trees and turf and those exterior plants which are appropriate to the look of the African North American and Asian habitats. This position also manages the Exterior Horticulture teams who oversee and maintain parkwide landscape horticulture needs and our extensive compost program.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must have the ability to plan and manage the Zoos horticulture landscapes exhibits and offsite properties with a demonstrated and thorough working knowledge of diverse plant collections.
• Must be able to acquire a North Carolina Pesticide license and must be able to participate in the NC Zoo Occupational Health Program immediately upon employment.
• Ability to plan prepare and present informational lectures workshops and communications effectively to interdisciplinary Zoo teams donors media and the general public.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership and supervising role with experience in the ability to train manage and supervise others which includes the management of scheduling budgets and plant procurement.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the management of systemic collections of specimens for public display and maintain scientific documentation.

Position / Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends holidays and after regular work shiftsas needed
• Position is considered Essential/Mandatory Staff requiring work on adverse weather days and during zoo emergencies.
• Must have a valid drivers licenseissued from within the United States
• Must obtain a Public Pesticide Operators Certification from the NC Dept of Agriculture immediately upon employment.
• The ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and/or more and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects; along with visual acuity for analysis of data landscape plans operation of equipment and vehicles computer use and regular document reviews.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Knowledge on policy development and drafting for standard operating procedures and processes.
• Ability to retain and archive plant research and to retain and archive research of basic animal characteristics and behaviors.
• Ability to develop contract documents for purchases of plant material and for the removal maintenance and installation of plant material.
• Experience in regulatory reporting as required for permitting safety and environmental management system (EMS).

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.

Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences Zoology Animal Husbandry or related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

four years progressive experience in zoological work in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo;

animal care facility;

OR

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section Description:

Division Description:

The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment education and inspiration of all our citizens and guests. The North Carolina Zoo mission is to protect wildlife and wild places and inspire people to join in conserving the natural world. This mission encompasses both domestic and international efforts focusing on wildlife conservation habitat preservation and promoting environmental stewardship.

Agency Description:

TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are anEmployment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Kim West

4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro NC 27205
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