Associate Curator of International Conservation

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This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro NC 27205

• Manages international conservation projects as part of the zoos larger conservation program. This includes setting goals for individual projects implementing project activities and establishing and maintaining partnerships with other organizations.
• Plays a significant role in executing the zoos anti-poaching conservation work via the implementation of SMART software and other conservation technologies.
• Plays a significant role in representing the zoo its partners and the broader conservation community within the leadership of the SMART Partnership of which the zoo is a member
• In collaboration with other conservation and research staff supports communications and outreach associated with the Conservation Program. This includes writing articles for zoo publications websites and social media and supporting integration of conservation into education programs or graphics.
• Presents the zoos work and conservation outcomes in peer-reviewed journals at professional conferences to zoo staff and to the public.
• Works with Curator of Conservation to raise funds to support the NC Zoo Conservation Program and to contribute to a funding strategy for the long-term increased support of the NC Zoo Conservation Program. Identifies and applies for appropriate grants and manages funds for any grants received.

• Monday - Friday 40 hours per week with regular weekend work plus occasional work travel for up to four 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 perform physical demands of the job for extended and irregular periods and work under adverse conditions in all extremes of weather with or without an accommodation.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to do computer/office work for long periods of time.
• Participation in the Zoos occupational health program due to potential hazards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Drivers License within 30 days of employment to drive a state vehicle.
• Must be flexible and comfortable working on several tasks at once both independently and with colleagues.

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 working experience of wildlife biology ecology animal behavior and/or conservation biology
• Demonstrated working experience conducting field conservation work and/or ecological research
• Demonstrated public speaking skills with experience presenting to both public and professional audiences.
• Advanced degree in conservation biology ecology wildlife biology or related field.

Bachelors degree in biology zoology or science curriculum related to the area of expertise from an appropriately accredited institution

and

two-years experience in specialty area:

a Masters degree in a natural science area may be substituted for experience;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Section Information:

Division Information:

The North Carolina Zooexists 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.

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 willNOTbe 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. Visit 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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