Facility

Micke Grove Zoo (Lodi, CA)

Closing Date

Description

The Zoo & Interpretive Services Manager performs responsible administrative work in planning and directing activities at the Micke Grove Zoo and Oak Grove Nature Center. They are also responsible for coordinating interpretive programs for the zoo and parks.
An incumbent in this management class is responsible for managing, planning, and directing programs for the zoo and assisting with administration of the nature center. The incumbent performs long range planning and budgeting; recommends policies and procedures for the zoo, nature center, and interpretive programs; supervises the daily activities of the zoo and nature center through subordinate staff; and directs interpretive programs for the department. For a complete job description visit our job posting.

Education and Pre-requisites

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in zoology, wildlife biology, animal science, animal care, zoo management, or a related field.
Experience: Four years’ experience in zoo operations or a closely related field, two years of which were at a supervisory level.

Compensation and benefits

Approximate Annual Salary: $72,446-$88,088
In addition to the base salary, the County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:
– 1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS.
– 125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
– 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
– 12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
– 10 days of vacation leave (15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years)
– 10 paid holidays per year
– 10 days administrative leave per year
For further information about our benefits package, please visit the Benefits page at https://www.sjgov.org/department/hr/benefits.

Application instructions

Please visit our job posting at https://www.jobapscloud.com/SJQ/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=1119&R2=RA0702&R3=01 for complete information about this great opportunity!