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About Us

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!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $55823 - $63000

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.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are notrequired. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Ability to develop contract documents for purchases of plant material and for the removal maintenance and installation of plant material.

• 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.

• Experience in regulatory reporting as required for permitting safety and environmental management system (EMS).

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday Friday 7AM 4PM. Must be able to work weekends/holidays.

• Hybrid work schedule; remote work may be approved for up to 1 day per week or up to 4 days per month depending on workload demands and on going projects within the park

• Position is considered Essential/Mandatory Staff requiring work on adverse weather days and during zoo emergencies.

• Must serve as Weekend Manager on Duty up 4 weekends per year

• Must obtain a Public Pesticide Operators Certification from the NC Dept of Agriculture immediately upon employment.

• Must be able to participate in the NC Zoo Occupational Health Program.

• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of 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.

• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job for extended and irregular periods under adverse conditions in all extremes of weather.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

** This is a must reapply to be considered. **

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro NC 27205

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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

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

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or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

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 an Employment 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

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• 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.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

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 a DD 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 Eligibility

It 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).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
North Carolina Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro NC 27205

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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