Zoo Area Supervisor

Candidate must have a High School diploma or GED, and four (4) years of specialized zoo animal care experience in the area of assignment, including one (1) year lead work experience.

 

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

 

Under general supervision, supervise and participate in the care of assigned zoo animal collection and monitor maintenance of exhibits, grounds and service areas.

Direct and provide for the care of assigned animal collection. Involves: Observe animal behavior, watch for illness and injury and monitor reproductive behavior. Assist in the care of animals by cleaning, feeding, and monitoring. Clean exhibits and holding areas as needed. Assist and perform animal handling, capturing and restraint. Assist veterinary staff in animal procedures. Prepare documentation as required on animal care.

 

Perform enrichment and conditioning activities for the animals. Involves: Develop enrichment devices. Prepare enrichment schedules. Evaluate success of enrichment items. Train and condition animals to behave while staff is performing medical procedures and checking for injury and illness. 

 

Assist in the maintenance of animal exhibits. Involves: Clean animal exhibits, aquariums and holding areas. Assist in the replacement and repair of structures, plants and other habitat as needed. Prepare work orders and coordinate work with maintenance. Assist with planning and design of animal habitats and displays.

 

Perform a variety of duties in support of the animal care. Involves: Requisition animal food and supplies. Maintain inventories. Prepare detailed records of animal behaviors, physical condition, reproduction and other as required. Recommend improvements in animal care. Provide information about the zoo and facilities to the public. Assist with preparation of budget for area. Attend meetings. Enter information into computer and prepare appropriate reports. 

 

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Enforce animal and staff safety requirements.

 

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Salary Range: $14.65 hourly - $20.59 hourly
The starting salary is generally at the beginning of the salary range.

Test information:  An evaluation of education and experience will be conducted on qualified candidates.

Note: Recruitment has been extended to receive applications.