Facility
Prospect Park Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
JOB LOCATION: Prospect Park Zoo
DEPARTMENT: Animal
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Animal Department; Curator, Animal Department, PPZ
DIRECT REPORTS: Keepers, Senior Keepers, Interns, PPZ
POSITION OBJECTIVE:To supervise the daily operation of the PPZ Animal Department to ensure safe and proper implementation of established protocols for the management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits, and associated animal facilities and service areas.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supervise and implement compliance with all government regulations as they apply to the operation of the animal department and the care and well being of the animal collection.
2. Instruct and assign subordinate animal department employees in the various duties essential to safe and proper implementation of established protocols for management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits, and associated animal facilities and service areas. Explain changes in procedures and protocols, and the use of new equipment. Provide broad guidance and on the job training to subordinate employees;
3. Serve as acting Animal Supervisor in their absence;
4. Inspect Animal Department facilities to assure that established maintenance and management standards are met;
5. Coordinate the care of sick or injured animals following the instructions of the Veterinarian;
6. Maintain adequate inventories of all supplies, equipment and animal foods necessary to the operation of the Animal Department;
7. Ensure that daily activities and events within the animal collection and the animal department are recorded and reported to the curatorial staff in the prescribed manner;
8. Supervise and assist in all animal transfers and maintain appropriate records and reports; may involve transportation of animal to airport or other destinations. Prepare daily reports;
9. Ensure the humane treatment of all animals in the collection in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures.
10. Assist the supervisors and Curatorial staff in creating and reviewing SOP’s as well as humane protocols for management and maintenance of the animal collection, exhibits and associated animal facilities;
11. Supervise procedures which are not defined by established protocols including non-routine manipulation of animals or specialized maintenance of animal facilities;
12. Proven knowledge, leadership and skills utilizing operant conditioning techniques including creating behavior plans, behavioral criteria as well as the willingness to teach other staff members these skills
13. Proven knowledge of AZA and USDA standards for expectations regarding environmental enrichment program and the ability to translate that knowledge into day to day operations.
14. Should have good animal handling skills and knowledge regarding safe animal restraint.
15. Enforce the Prospect Park Zoo’s visitor rules and regulations and provide exceptional guest service to the general public.
Education and Pre-requisites
*Qualification Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology or a related field and two years of relevant, supervisory level experience. At least five years experience in a zoo environment with a track record of increasing responsibility. A valid driver’s license is preferred.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to obtain a firearms license and participate as a member of the Prospect Park Zoo Emergency Response Team, participate in WCS-organized firearms training and practice.
2. Ability and willingness to work weekends, holidays, evenings and special events as the schedule demands.
3. Ability to represent WCS in a professional manner and to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with employees, colleagues, City and other government agencies, outside contractors, and the general public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires work in office environments as well as outdoor work in all weather conditions. Tasks require manual dexterity and ability to safely use tools (e.g. drill, wire cutters, computer keyboard) and operate equipment. Some tasks require climbing, kneeling, bending, navigating uneven terrain, and moderate lifting up to 50 pounds.
EOE/ AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Compensation and benefits
401k, Pension, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
Application instructions
HOW TO APPLY
https://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers