Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and MCCP Board Rules & Regulations**
The
fundamental reason this classification exists is to manage the animal care
operations work including general husbandry of the collections, exhibit
facilities maintenance to ensure a professional standard of operations
regarding animal health, welfare and conservation. Work responsibilities of the classification
include: supervising, monitoring, and evaluating two or more full-time
employees of the animal care staff in the delivery of animal care services;
supervising and directing the care of the animals; inspecting and monitoring
the facilities and grounds, reporting maintenance and determining repair needs;
and contributing to the department objectives. Supervision is exercised on a
daily basis over the Assistant General Curator (Zoo), Conservation and
Enrichment Manager, Zookeepers, and all involved in the delivery of animal care
services and the maintenance of the exhibits and grounds. This classification
reports to the Deputy Zoo Director.
Bachelor’s degree in zoology, biology, animal science or a
closely related field. Five
(5) years of progressively responsible experience in the care and management of
animal collections in a zoological park.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience
that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job
will be considered.
May
require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust,
pollen orders, wet, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes,
machinery, vibrations, electric currents, toxic agents, violence, disease or
pathogenic substances. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and
holidays as required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate,
though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of
climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. May
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials
of moderate weight (50 - 80 pounds). Requires the ability to start, stop,
operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools and/or
materials used.