Facility

Oregon Zoo

Closing Date

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Description

The Late Routine Keeper performs established late routines for all animal care areas. The keeper in this position cares of a variety of exotic and domestic animals at the Oregon Zoo. Duties include cleaning animal holding and exhibit areas; observing animals and maintaining comprehensive records; assisting with breeding and research projects; and participating in the development and implementation of improved animal care and exhibit plans. Keepers also provide education, talks, tours and behind-the-scenes experiences for a variety of audiences. The person in this position will serve as a resource to other Animal Keepers, as needed, and may provide training and direction for volunteers, interns and temporary keepers. Lead direction is received from the Senior Animal Keeper.

About the Oregon Zoo
Owned and operated by Metro Regional Government, the Oregon Zoo has an annual attendance of over 1.6 million visitors. The zoo located along the MAX light rail line, just minutes from downtown Portland, is highly regarded nationally, regionally and locally. The Oregon Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals representing 279 species of amphibians, birds, fish, invertebrates and mammals.

It’s an exciting time at the zoo! The passage of a voter supported bond measure is allowing us to design and build new exhibits for elephants, primates, polar bears, rhinos and a new conservation education facility. The new master plan includes a strong focus on water and energy conservation, dynamic animal collection opportunities and improved sustainability of all zoo operations.

Education and Pre-requisites

Bachelors degree in biology, zoology, or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals with three years professional animal keeper related experience, including experience in the breeding and husbandry of domestic and exotic animals, including birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Animal keeping experience should illustrate sufficient knowledge to be familiar with duties associated with routine maintenance, feeding, and general husbandry care. This position requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, First Aid/CPR certification. Medical testing and/or immunizations may be required depending on the animal collection. This position requires a valid driver’s license.

Compensation and benefits

Entry: $20.78; six months: $22.09; eighteen months: $23.47; thirty months: $24.95; 42 months: $26.51/hour. Benefits will be prorated to reflect the part-time status of this position.

Application instructions

To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Application deadline is April 29, 2015 at 5 p.m. PDT. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.