Montgomery City County Personnel
Zookeeper II (#CI7555)
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Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this
position exists is to act as a lead in providing animal care to elephants
housed in the Montgomery Zoo. The work
responsibilities are: observes elephant collections and exhibits; maintains
elephants and elephant exhibits; feeds elephants; leads Zookeeper I
(Elephants); and contributes to departmental objectives. The Elephant Zookeeper II may be asked to
work with other animals or in other animal areas as deemed necessary by the
department. The Zookeeper II (Elephant)
is distinguished from the Zookeeper I (Elephant) in that the Zookeeper II assigned
more complex projects, requires less direct supervision, and serves as a lead
worker to the Zookeeper I (Elephant) classification. The Elephant Zookeeper II reports directly to
the Assistant General Curator and/or the General Curator. However, the Elephant Zookeeper II may
receive direction and supervision from other managers and supervisors depending
on assignment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.
and two (2) years professional animal care experience in a zoo, wildlife
preserve, circus, ranch, or similar setting to include at least six (6) months
of professional elephant care experience; or a combination of education and
experience.
NOTE: Qualifying
education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills
and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Special Requirements
Must work outdoors in a
variety of weather conditions. Must work
overtime and/or irregular hours for special events, projects, and
emergencies. Must work weekends as scheduled
or as needed for special events, projects, and emergencies. Must have a valid driver’s license and
insurable driving record as needed to operate City-owned vehicles. Candidates will be subject to a medical exam
following a conditional job offer.
CLASS: CI7555; REV: 1/30/2024;