Facility
Utah’s Hogel Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Animal Care Supervisor directs all personnel involved in the care of the animal collection and review, hire and oversee the training of new keeper staff in their zone of supervision. The supervisor ensures compliance with USDA, AZA, state and federal regulations and oversees all the daily animal management.
At the zoo we look for employees who are passionate about conservation, who approach their daily work with a can do attitude, who are resourceful, who communicate respectfully with everyone, and are ready to work hard to support the zoo towards its mission.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Associate Director of Animal Care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that reflects Utah’s Hogle Zoo (UHZ) mission.
Works closely with Utah’s Hogle Zoo Animal Care Leadership team to ensure high standards of collection management and institutional animal record keeping.
Leadership role in selection, training, supervision, evaluation, discipline and assignment of staff.
Works along-side staff in areas of oversight including cleaning, feeding, training, and conducting animal programs.
Assists animal management with development and implementation of the Zoo’s Institutional Collection Plan.
Assists Associate Director of Animal Care with animal acquisitions and dispositions, including coordinating and accompanying shipments.
Actively participates in AZA animal programs and related organizations.
Assumes on a rotational assignment the responsibilities and authorities of running the department in the absence of the Associate Director(s) of Animal Care
Participate in planning processes, including involvement with other departments.
Monitor exhibits, animals, work areas and staff to ensure proper standards are maintained.
Supervise capture and restraint of animals, as related to moves or veterinary practices.
Ensure compliance with USDA, AZA, state and federal regulations; conduct mock inspections.
Coordinate interdepartmental activities as related to area.
Develop, conduct or coordinate keeper projects.
Compiles documents and completes applications as directed.
Commitment to the zoo’s mission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Education and Pre-requisites
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in zoological science.
Five years of animal care experience in a zoological setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This list contains knowledge, skills, and abilities that are typically associated with the job. It is not all-inclusive and may vary from position to position:
Required technical skills include the knowledge and ability of:
Computer operations and technical software applications.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Required mathematical skills include working knowledge of:
Basic knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping.
Mathematical concepts and logic.
Performs basic mathematical formulas and calculations.
Must possess excellent communications skills:
Interpersonal conflict resolution method.
Editing and proofreading.
Effectively promote organization and services offered.
Interpersonal communication theory and methods.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must have the ability to:
Maintain an organized up-to-date filing database of records.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
Attend to detail.
Apply critical thinking techniques.
Analyze and solve problems.
Prioritize work.
Perform within deadlines.
Ability to stay focused despite interruptions.
Deal with stress caused by deadlines.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently.
Memory for details.
The incumbent must always demonstrate judgment, high integrity, and personal values consistent with the values of the Hogle Zoo.
Compensation and benefits
Full-time benefited. Salary depending on experience.
Application instructions
Apply online at the Utah’s Hogle Zoo website: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8466ea70-0d62-4447-aa78-ae0276dc27bc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US