Facility
Zoo Atlanta
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Keeper II Reptiles
Department: Herpetology
Reports to: Asst/Curator of Herpetology
Job Status: Full-time
Job Purpose: The Keeper II -Reptiles in our Herpetology Department is an experienced team player to help provide for the care and husbandry of the reptile collection.
JOB FACTORS:
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Maintain high level of performance of general keeper duties including animal care, facility maintenance, and visitor service
• Participate and show leadership in one or more focus areas of research, conservation, training, enrichment, or other special projects
• Represent the Reptile department on zoo committees and AZA taxon management groups
• Maintain exhibits and holding areas
• Participate and support collaborative efforts and ongoing projects with Research, Veterinary, Public Relations, Education, and other departments.
• Must be willing to support Zoo Atlanta’s Vision, Mission and Values statement.
• Any other miscellaneous projects/assignments assigned by Zoo Atlanta’s Animal Management team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge:
• Minimum of three years’ experience with reptile husbandry at an AZA or related institution, or commiserate experience in the private sector
• Demonstrated success in the care and breeding of amphibians and/or reptiles (particularly with crocodilians and/or venomous snakes)
• Carpentry or other technical skills considered a plus
• Special skills and abilities:
• Possess good communication skills and ability to interact with public
• Able to function as a team member and support Zoo Atlanta’s mission
• Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 says out of the year, therefore, all positions at Zoo Atlanta may require employees to work some weekends, holidays and evenings.
EDUCATION: Four year degree in biology, psychology, zoology or related field (sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial fulfillment of education requirement)
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: n/a
• Driving Requirements: n/a
PHYSICIAL DEMANDS:
• Candidates must be able to perform strenuous work and lift at least 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Must be able to work outside in a variety of inclement weather conditions.
MISC: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Zoo Atlanta is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment
Education and Pre-requisites
Not specified.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Please apply on our website: www.zooatlanta.org/home/careers/