Facility
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
Under the general direction of the Zoo Director and Zoo Curator, the Senior Zoo Keeper is responsible for the supervision, training, scheduling, and assignment of Zoo Keepers, Trainees and Volunteers in safely providing a high standard of care for animals in the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo animal collection. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Happy Hollow Park & Zoo staff at all levels. Familiarity with a wide variety of taxa including birds, carnivores, hoofstock, primates and herptiles as well as a background in animal training and enrichment are preferred.
Education and Pre-requisites
Education: Completion of high school or equivalent General Educational Development (G.E.D) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: Three years of experience in the care of zoo animals, including one year in a lead or supervisory position.
Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid State of California driver¿s license may be required
Acceptable Substitutions: Course work from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology, Zoo Keeping, Animal Training and Management or closely related field can substitute for two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Compensation and benefits
Job Title: Senr Zoo Keeper
Job ID: 4072
Salary Min: $41142.40
Salary Max: $49982.40
Full-Time with benefits
Close Date:
04/09/2014
Application instructions
For a complete description of this position as well as application instructions and the ability to apply online, please visit: https://cityjobs.sanjoseca.gov/psc/prod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL