Facility

San Diego Zoo

Closing Date

Description

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Specialist will support San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s mission of saving species worldwide by overseeing all aspects of the safe care and handling of an assigned animal collection. This position reports to the Lead or Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Prepares food and water to feed wildlife
Loads and unloads food from trucks
Administers prescribed medication and keeps feeding records
Observes assigned wildlife
Reports abnormal conditions to superiors
Cleans habitat areas, pools, wildlife sleeping areas and service areas
Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers
Provides species-appropriate enrichment to assigned wildlife
Maintains appropriate health and behavior records on assigned wildlife
Responds to questions from the public concerning habitat s
Provides habitat security
Participates in capturing, incapacitating and moving wildlife
Participates in and supports animal training programs
Assists medical staff in treating wildlife
Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures
Reports maintenance needs
Operates a variety of light and medium equipment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Qualified applicants will be responsible for all aspects of daily wildlife care, maintenance of exhibits and plants, data collection and record keeping. Must be able to safely manage the daily care of wildlife representing multiple dangerous species. Must have independent and critical thinking ability to respond appropriately to expected and unexpected wildlife care situations. Must be able to problem solve based on experience and observation and must be able to follow proper procedures. Must be able to quickly process and respond to novel situations with professionalism and clear judgment. Must be able to accept irregular shift times, last minute schedule changes, variance in workload, and changing of daily tasks. Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others is necessary. Applicants must be available to work any of the seven days of the week, mornings or evenings.

JOB EXPERIENCE
At least 1 year of experience with hoof stock and large carnivore experience in an AZA accredited institution or equivalent specialized experience is required.
Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a Zoo or similar AZA accredited facility
Knowledge and/or experience with husbandry for a diverse group of mammal species is required.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree in Zoology, Animal Science, Wildlife Management, or other related field preferred
Valid California driver license in good standing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Wildlife behavior
Wildlife biology and zoology
Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
Safety practices around wild animals
Techniques for restraining or capturing wild animals
Public Speaking
Deal tactfully and courteously with others
Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and regulations
Competently perform the essential functions outlined above

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Location: San Diego Zoo
Duration: Union Part -Time On-Call Hourly Non-Exempt Position
This position requires successful completion of physical ability test

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Apply directly through SDZWA Careers page:

https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/sdzwa/Posting/View/6988