Facility

OC Zoo – OC Parks/County of Orange

Closing Date

Description

OC Parks (OC Zoo) has a current vacancy for a Parks Animal Keeper. The Animal Keeper will work under general direction of the Zoo Director and Zoo Curator. This is a professional position, requiring experience and working knowledge of exotic animals and how to take care of them. The Parks Animal Keeper must complete daily tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision, keep detailed daily records, and be proficient in observing animals and their behaviors. The OC Zoo staff members are committed to providing a high quality operation of animal care and a pleasant visitor experience.

The Parks Animal Keeper duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

– Observing and carrying out all basic aspects of the daily care of animals
– Reporting any observed health or behavioral abnormalities to Zoo Curator and Veterinarian
– Following all approved operation procedures listed in string duty assignments
– Maintaining behavioral enrichment programs for assigned animals
– Participating and developing programs focused on enhancing the guest experience
– Giving presentations to the general public and engage with park visitors by discussing animal natural history, natural habitats, status of animals in the wild, care and feeding of animals and other topics of interest
– Preparing accurate and detailed records and logs and maintaining monthly reports
– Cleaning, maintaining and conducting minor repairs to assigned animal habitats
– Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining public walks, paths, zoo grounds, plants and animal enclosures
– Maintaining manuals regarding duties/care of assigned animals
– Training employees and/or volunteers on proper care of animals, as well as, delegating tasks as needed
– Utilizing hand tools, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and minor power tools to fix, enhance, clean and maintain animal habitats and enclosures
– Assisting veterinarian during visits and administering medications, monitoring injuries and healing when needed

Education and Pre-requisites

The ideal candidate will possess at least five (5) years of experience working with animals, providing animal enrichment, record keeping, and maintaining best practices concerning animal husbandry in a zoological setting with at least three (3) of those years, specifically working at a public/private zoo, wildlife sanctuary, or animal breeding facility. Experience with venomous reptiles is highly desirable for this current vacancy. A Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Biology, Natural Sciences, or a related field is highly desirable and may substitute some of the desired experience.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Please visit the website below to apply for this position.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/jobs/2475622/parks-animal-keeper