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Job Opportunity: Zoological Manager- Specialty Chimpanzees:Oakland , CAJob description:
Oakland ZooOakland Zoo is managed by the Conservation Society of California (CSC), a non-profit organization leading an informed and inspired community to take action for wildlife locally and globally. With over 25 conservation partners and projects worldwide, the CSC is committed to conservation-located education and saving species and their habitats in the wild. Oakland Zoo is dedicated to the humane treatment of animals and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the national organizZoological Manager- Specialty ChimpanzeesThis is a salaried position. The Zoological Manager (ZM) will spend the majority of his/her time in managery and administrative tasks in the Animal Care, Conservation and Research Department; the position is equivalent to a Curator at other zoological facilities. This area of responsibility includes chimpanzees, lesser apes, baboons and other primates, sun bears, Amazon parrots, pudu, wallaroos, emus, and the Zoo’s education animals divided amongst several work areas (Strings), and supervises staff which include Senior and Lead Keepers, Animal Keepers, Apprentice Keepers, plus interns, volunteers, and behavioral observers. The ZM will cover these areas as a floater as necessary. Staff within those areas will report directly to the ZM. The ZM reports directly to the Vice President of Animal Care, Conservation, and Research. S/he has broad practice in the areas of animal care and management. The ZM also has practice leading and supervising staff. S/he must demonstrate excellent leadership abilities skills including time management, prioritization, working cooperatively, effective and timely communication, and serving as a function model. The ZM will execute job performance evaluations with staff in his/her work section. The ZM will be available to assist in procedures and projects, answer questions, facilitate maintenance or grounds work, etc. S/he must also be able to represent the Zoo in a variety of public settings including press interviews, instructional classes, and casual communication with Zoo guests. ZM is also responsible for various administrative and future planning tasks including collection planning and project management. S/he is expected to implement Department/Zoo priorities as well as demonstrate the initiative and skills to regularly find ways to make improvements, which include Departmental administrative tasks. The ZM will take charge of the Department and address all potential problems and emergencies in the absence of the Department VP.JOB REQUIREMENTS » Minimum of 7 years’ practice in chimpanzee care in an accredited facility. » Minimum of 2 years’ practice as a manager- responsible for training, supervision, providing performance feedback and conflict resolution » Good physical condition; able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. (i.e. feed sack) and move a minimum of 120 lbs. (i.e. hay bale) » Valid driver’s license » Bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology or a related field or equivalent practice availability to work outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays » Good written and verbal communications skills including practice with public presentation » Good organizational skills; able to prosperously manage multiple tasks/projects » broad expertise in the natural history and captive management of wild animals » broad expertise and practice in behavioral training theory and practical application » leadership abilities and/or management training and practice » broad expertise of the habits and hazards of working with wild, dangerous animals; availability to work with some physical risk while observing proper safety precautions practice Required•Working expertise of a broad range of species •practice coordinating emergency response procedures, including live firearms or darting equipment •Computer proficiency•Involvement in the wild animal profession outside of the Zoo (professional organizations, field work, activism, etc.)Further Commentscandidates selected for candidacy are required to attend an on-site working interview.PerksFull-time, regular, exempt position. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 403B retirement benefits. Minimum of two weeks' vacation and ten paid holidays.incomeAnnual income $62,606 - $90,779 commensurate with practice.How to submit the application:Submit Resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references (a minimum of one should be a past manager) to:Colleen Kinzley Vice President of Animal Care, Conservation and Research E-Mail: colleen@oaklandzoo.org Job opened until filled Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Rd, PO Box 3238 Oakland, CA 94605-4925 Phone: 5106329525 Fax: Oakland Zoo Visit our website @Oakland Zoo Like us on Facebook 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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