What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoo Keeper position at City of El Paso?
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, or higher, and one (1) year of confined animal care and handling experience, excluding personal pets.
Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
Under immediate supervision, provide proficient and excellent care for the zoo’s animals in accordance with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) animal health, welfare and conservation principles, standards and practices.
Feed, water and care for exotic zoo animals and clean and maintain animal enclosures. Involves: Prepare regular and special diets to feed animals. Clean, disinfect and maintain holding areas, enclosures and exhibit areas. Maintain safety of animals, self, coworkers, and public. Monitor animal health and well-being. Report animal illness or injury to appropriate staff. Assist veterinary staff with administering medications, providing treatment and restraining for medical procedures and/or exams.
Assist with behavioral conditioning and enrichment programs for animals. Involves: Utilize system of positive reinforcement techniques to achieve desired behaviors to meet health and/or husbandry needs. Provide animals with interactive items and activities to relieve stress and encourage natural behaviors.
Assist other zoo staff and the public. Involves: Identify maintenance problems and resolve or report as necessary. Assist with grounds and landscaping maintenance and construction. Test water quality in aquatic exhibits. Answer questions from other staff and the public regarding zoo animals, exhibits and related. Interact with the public in keeper chats/encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, media interviews, or other public educational presentations and event interactions.
For the complete job specification, click here.Please note: This eligible list will be used to fill full-time and part-time positions.
Salary : $32,370 - $51,530
