What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoo Nutritionist position at City of Montgomery, AL?

Salary Information

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 Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to maintain the nutritional health of Montgomery Zoo’s zoological collection through the preparation of foods and medications. The work responsibilities of this position are: preparing food for the zoological collection, cleaning and maintaining assigned areas, maintaining proper inventory levels of food items and supplies, maintaining records of animals’ diets, and performing basic bookkeeping functions. The Incumbent receives direct supervision from the Assistant Zoo Curator and indirect supervision is provided by the Zoo Curator, Conservation and Enrichment Manager, Zoo Director, Deputy Zoo Director, and the Veterinarian.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Zoology, Biology, or a related field, along with two (2) years of professional experience in food preparation for animals within a zoo or wildlife setting, including animal care and nutrition, ordering supplies, following proper food handling procedures, and ensuring dietary requirements are met.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must be able to handle, capture, and kill live rodents as needed to feed reptiles and other zoo animals. Must be able to tolerate the odor of grains, feed, raw meats, and disinfectants as needed to prepare diets for the zoological collection. Must have and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and an insurable driving record to operate a city vehicle when picking up or transporting live animals or crates to and from the airport, or picking up food supplies. Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be willing to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed for scheduled times, special events, and emergencies. Candidates will be subject to a medical exam following a conditional job offer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents must be able to stand for long periods to prepare diets for the zoological collection. Incumbents must be able to walk, bend, reach, kneel, stoop, and crouch to clean, prepare food, store supplies, and conduct inventory. Incumbents are also required to push, pull, lift, stack, and arrange heavy objects (kennels, grain/feed bags, hay bales, boxes of food, mops, buckets, etc.) weighing up to 75 pounds.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Zoo. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and willingness/supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and willingness/supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

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