Overview:
Benefits:
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Extensive and well-rounded training program
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Continued career development and growth opportunities
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Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
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Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
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Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
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Paid sick leave
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Paid vacation
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Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work closely with Veterinarian and Animal Husbandry Manager to ensure the best possible health and well-being of the animal collection.
- Work with Animal Husbandry Manager and staff to determine needs of the exhibits and staff, to plan and implement long and short-term goals for area.
- Acquire and dispose of collection specimens in accordance with the Acquisition/Disposition Policy.
- Coordinate International, Federal, State and Local permitting processes for specimen acquisition/disposition and oversee all related permit requirements.
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Work with Animal Husbandry Manager to develop and administer area budgets.
- Provide advice and recommendations on technical and design aspects of long range development that incorporates bird and mammal animal life.
- Oversee all aspects of safety within the area.
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Work with Animal Husbandry Manager to review, develop and enforce department policies and procedures
Qualifications:
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REQUIREMENTS:
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Minimum of five years of experience in animal husbandry, with at least three years of supervisory experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Zoology or related field
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Hands on experience with modern techniques of animal training, exhibit display and maintenance, and animal husbandry of large carnivores under protected contact and birds in unprotected contact
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S.C.U.B.A. certification a plus
- Organized and self-motivated, with an eagerness to complete all projects
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Must participate enthusiastically in public education and interaction
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Experienced with working in salt and fresh water environments
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Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
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Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold, hot, rain, snow, ice and dry weather
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On call 24 hours a day
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Pay Range: USD $59,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.