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Job Offer: Zookeeper 1:Utica , NYJob description:
Utica Zoological SocietyZookeeper 1listing title: Keeper IDepartment : Animal Care Reports to : Keeper IV-Lead Keeper and Animal Department Managers FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Job Status: Full-time Job Purpose: All animal keeper levels are responsible for animal husbandry, including training and enrichment. Additionally, animal keepers are responsible for maintenance of habitats, holdings, and public areas as assigned. All keeper levels will expect to be responsible for normal keeper tasks as part of the everyday responsibilities. The Keeper I will report to the Keeper IV-Lead Keeper and Animal Department Managers. ESSENTIAL tasks, expertise, AND RESPONSIBILITES: » Effectively monitor health and behavior of the animal collection and communicate changes to manager and veterinary staff. supervise administration of medications as applicable. » Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research, and education. » Complete behavioral management training and utilize operant conditioning and enrichment techniques. » Actively support and implement area policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for the collection and the safety of staff and guests. » Maintain a high-performance level of general keeper tasks including excellent animal care and guest interactions including scheduled on-ground talks. » Use strong interpersonal expertise to form and maintain positive relationships within the work environment. » Positively promote and foster work that improves department function and productivity. » supervise activities of interns and volunteers. » Meet and exceed AZA animal welfare guidelines. » When possible, actively participate in workshops, seminars, activities and conferences aimed at continually improving job expertise and professional development. » Must be willing to fully support Utica Zoo’s strategic plan, mission and values, and work with all zoo staff to support these plans. » Responsible for special projects, procedures, and goals set forth by the animal department managers. » Support Utica Zoo’s conservation and research initiatives. » Must be dependable and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays. » This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; therefore, the employee may be required to execute other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management. suitable education » Four-year degree in biology, psychology, or related field is preferred; sufficient significant practice will be considered. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS : » Must obtain and maintain a valid New York driver’s license within six months of employ. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS : » Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and have the physical capability to execute strenuous work. Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs or more. MISC: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to execute other reasonably related tasks as assigned by the immediate manager or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job tasks as business requirements dictate. Information technology is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Utica Zoo is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment practice Required-Prior related animal care practice is preferred. Paid practice at an AZA accredited facility is preferred.- Communicates effectively with managery staff and co-workers both written and orally.- practice with operant conditioning and enrichment techniques is preferred.- Demonstrate computer proficiency to complete the functions of this position.- Must be able to use light power tools after appropriate training.How to submit the application:Please provide your resume and cover letter to:HR@Uticazoo.org Mail to : Utica Zoo 1 Utica Zoo Way" Utica, NY 13501 Fax: 315-738-0475 Utica Zoological Society 1 Utica Zoo Way Utica, NY 13501 Phone: 315-738-0472 Fax: 315-738-0475 Visit our website Return to All Job Posts Edit your job postingGeneral Settings» Title (limited to 100 characters) » » Description » Add details about the job itself here. » practice » » Comments » » income » » Category Type » Internship Job » » How should a candidate apply? » Example: the mailing address, email address, fax number or website the applicant should use to apply. » » Job Perks » Company Info » Company Name » » Address » » » » City » » State » Please Select Alberta Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina Northwest Territories North Dakota Nova Scotia Nunavut Ohio Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Yukon » Zip » » Company Phone » » Company Fax » » Company Website » » Company Twitter Username » » Company Facebook Page » » About the Company » » Company Logo/Avatar » Remove » JPG and GIF only, recommended size of 100x100 pixels. 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