Curator of Conservation
Curator of Conservation
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Description of Work
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Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.This position is located at:
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro NC 27205
Primary Purpose of this Position:
The North Carolina Zoo isseeking a dynamic efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our team as aCurator of Conservation. This position is responsible for a wide range of duties related to planning organizing coordinating and overseeing wildlife conservation field programs on behalf of the Zoo. This position requires extensive analytical thinking problem solving judgment and decision making as work requires engagementwith complex problems highly sophisticated technical research collaborations with multiple partners governmental agencies and people of different nationalities languages and cultures and frequently involves public contact. This position also requires extensive familiarity with research methodology technological tools and approaches and current advances in conservation science.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- North Carolina Zoo Field Conservation Program Oversight
- Identifies field conservation projects manages budgets seeks funding in collaboration with Zoo Society establishes partnerships and collaborations.
- Conducts field conservation work and supports other zoo staff conducting wildlife field conservation work often under difficult conditions such as working in remote areas of Africa.
- Evaluates projects effectiveness and produces written reports on project outcomes.
- Conducts original research analyzes data publishes scientific papers in professionaljournals and presents research results at scientific conferences.
- Communicates the Zoos conservation work to a broader audience including the general public donors Zoo employees and Zoo visitors through popular articles lectures media appearances and other outlets.
- Works independently with administrative review from Director of Conservation Education and Science. Supervises three associate curators and oversees work of several contractors.
- Direct involvement with field conservation projects locally nationally and/or internationally
- Fundraising for Zoo projects and programs
- Communication of Zoo conservation work to a wide range of different audiences and via different media
- Involvement with programs and committees of national and international professional organizations (e.g. Association of Zoos and Aquariums Society for Conservation Biology)
- North Carolina Zoo organizational management and development
- Serves as periodic manager on duty for the Zoo
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm with regular weekend work and occasional work travel for up to 4 weeks at a time
- Must be able to travel nationally and internationally and function in sometimes remote or rustic field conditions
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to do computer/office work for long periods of time
- Must be able to live and work under primitive conditions for extended periods of time
- Must be able to participate in the Zoos Occupational Health Program receiving identified vaccines and testing.
- Must be able to track and manage budgets.
- This position regularly drives a state-owned vehicle which requires a valid drivers licenseissued from within the United States.
Please visit our website atfor more information.Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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:- Demonstrated knowledge of biological science the scientific method conservation methods and practices
- Demonstrated experience with field biology and project management
- Demonstrated experience working with national and/or international wildlife conservation organization programs and associated contacts and professional networks
- Demonstrated skills in scientific writing
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Masters degree in biology zoology or a science curriculum related to area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
three years experience in specialty area
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
The Conservation Education and Science (CES) Section is responsible for executing activities and programs central to the mission of the NC Zoo. The section plans organizes and executes wildlife conservation programs within North Carolina and internationally. CES staff are actively involved in overseeing and conducting wildlife and wild-place conservation activities in the field both independently and in partnership with State Federal and international organizations and agencies. CES is responsible for management of natural areas on over 2000 acres of zoo-owned land. CES is also responsible for all educational activities and programs conducted by the NC Zoo in furtherance of the zoos mission and DNCR goals. Educational programming coordinated by CES is wide ranging and includes (but is not limited to) developing interpretive displays at zoo exhibits organized programs for visiting school groups educational camps teacher training workshops college research internships activities promoting outdoor activities developing educational content for zoo social media community outreach programs and off-site educational programs. The CES section oversees the NC Zoos extensive volunteer program which consists of over 300 active volunteers performing over 50000 hours of service annually. Volunteers are active across many areas of zoo operations including education visitor services horticulture wildlife rehabilitation and facilities maintenance. CES maintains its own ambassador animals and is responsible for overall care and management of this collection. This includes collection planning animal acquisitions and dispositions animal care (insuring physical and behavioral animal well-being) animal propagation animal training and animal behavioral enrichment programs. CES staff facilitates conducts and develops all on-site research with a particular focus on animal welfare and behavioral monitoring as well as education evaluation. Research staff approve track and coordinate proposals from outside institutions (e.g. universities) and agencies initiate and participate in multi-institutional research programs and implement zoo visitor perception and satisfaction surveys. CES staff serve as liaisons for multiple professional societies including with several Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) conservation and science programs.
Division Description:
TheNorth Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment education and inspiration of all of North Carolinas citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the worlds wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal exhibits from these regions.
Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our states diverse population culture and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities.Agency Description:
The North 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.
Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.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
Phone:
Employment Type
Full-Time
