Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**
The fundamental reason this
classification exists is to manage the animal care operations work including
general husbandry of the collections, exhibit facilities maintenance to ensure
a professional standard of operations regarding animal health, welfare and
conservation. Work responsibilities of
the classification include: supervising, monitoring, and evaluating two or more
full-time employees of the animal care staff in the delivery of animal care
services; supervising and directing the care of the animals; inspecting and
monitoring the facilities and grounds, reporting maintenance and determining
repair needs; and contributing to the department objectives. Supervision is
exercised on a daily basis over the Assistant General Curator (Zoo), Conservation
and Enrichment Manager, Zookeepers, and all involved in the delivery of animal
care services and the maintenance of the exhibits and grounds. This
classification reports to the Deputy Zoo Director.
Bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, animal science or
a closely related field. Five
(5) years of progressively responsible experience in the care and management of
animal collections in a zoological park.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.
May
require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust,
pollen orders, wet, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes,
machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, violence, disease or
pathogenic substances. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and
holidays as required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant
physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and
balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. May involve some
lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate
weight (50 - 80 pounds). Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and
monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials used.