Facility
Oregon Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
One part-time position is available; 20 hours/week
Work week: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (subject to change)
Shift: One shift of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and two shifts of 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (subject to change)
The Animal Keeper – Africa position specializes in the care of exotic African hoofstock, carnivores, and small mammals during all of their life stages. The keeper in this position is responsible for day-to-day husbandry activities and additional essential job duties as listed below.
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 will allow us to design and build new exhibits for elephants, primates, polar bears, hippos and a new conservation education facility. It has also allowed us to build a new veterinary center, a California Condor exhibit and add a penguin filtration system. The new master plan includes a strong focus on water and energy conservation and improved sustainability of all zoo operations.
The Oregon Zoo is governed and operated by Metro, the Portland metropolitan area regional government. To learn more about the Oregon Zoo, visit www.oregonzoo.org.
Education and Pre-requisites
Bachelor degree in biology, zoology, or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals with three years professional animal keeper related experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities. Medical testing and/or immunizations may be required depending on the animal collection. Rabies vaccination or willingness to receive vaccination and boosters as needed.
Compensation and benefits
Entry rate: $20.78; 6 months; $22.09; 18 months: $23.47; 30 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. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.