Facility
City of El Paso Zoo Department
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
General Purpose: Under immediate supervision, provide for the care of assigned zoo animals.
Typical Duties: Feed and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Feed and water animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain cages, enclosures and exhibit areas as needed. Maintain safety of animals. Monitor animal health and well being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff as needed with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining. Provide care for animals such as by trimming beaks, nails and wing feathers, providing moisture for turtles, reptiles and birds, shearing sheep, weighing animals and other services as needed. Record animal information such as temperature and consumption to charts.
Assist with behavior modification and enrichment programs for animals. Involves: Utilize system of rewards to condition animal to do things on command. Provide animal with interactive items and activities to relieve stress and boredom. Provide exercise for animals as needed.
Provide assistance to other zoo staff and to the public. Involves: Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction. Test water quality in aquatic exhibits. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Application of some knowledge of care and feeding of zoo animals.
Application of some knowledge of American Zoo and Aquarium Association principles and practices.
Application of some knowledge of sanitation and disinfection processes.
Prepare and feed animals regular and special diet foods.
Maintain accurate logs and records of animal care and observation.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public.
Education and Pre-requisites
Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED, and one (1) year of confined animal care and handling experience, excluding personal pets, dogs and cats.
Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
Compensation and benefits
SALARY RANGE
$27,170.00 – $46,330.00 Annually
Application instructions
To view the full job posting and apply, visit the City of El Paso’s Career Page or copy the following URL & paste it into your browser:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elpaso