Demo

Zoo Keeper - Diversity of Life

City of Springfield (MO)
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
 


This position will work primarily in the Diversity of Life (DOL) care section of Dickerson Park Zoo, focusing on our zoo's Reptiles, Amphibians, Invertebrates. We are looking for an individual with experience working with venomous and dangerous reptiles.  Experience working with and care of Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates is strongly preferred.

Click here for more information on our collection.

Dickerson Park Zoo supports more than twenty programs to save animals in the wild.  Having met their rigorous standards, the Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986.

Benefits include:
  • Generous paid leave
  • Paid pension retirement
  • Paid health insurance
  • and MUCH MORE!
  • Click here to learn more about our benefits!





Experience, Education, and Training

  • Requires two years of experience in an animal science-related area including the care of domestic, native, and exotic animals.  
  • A combination of education and experience can substitute for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis.  
  • Experience requirements must be commensurate with the specialty area associated with current vacancy.


For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. 

Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety.  The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.  Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.




Salary : $33,696 - $48,755

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Zoo Keeper - Diversity of Life?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Zoo Keeper - Diversity of Life career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
Income Estimation: 
$60,357 - $79,610
Income Estimation: 
$74,048 - $101,143
Income Estimation: 
$70,620 - $94,639
Income Estimation: 
$91,114 - $126,315
Income Estimation: 
$99,598 - $128,732
Income Estimation: 
$49,374 - $66,503
Income Estimation: 
$58,197 - $78,046
Income Estimation: 
$53,386 - $67,186
Income Estimation: 
$52,659 - $76,910
Income Estimation: 
$60,357 - $79,610
Income Estimation: 
$61,862 - $86,380
Income Estimation: 
$91,114 - $126,315
Income Estimation: 
$39,867 - $53,962
Income Estimation: 
$49,374 - $66,503
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at City of Springfield (MO)

City of Springfield (MO)
Hired Organization Address Health, MA Full Time
Responsible for performing dental hygiene care for patients. Work is performed under the supervision of the Oral Health ...
City of Springfield (MO)
Hired Organization Address Park, MA Full Time
* Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening...
City of Springfield (MO)
Hired Organization Address Springfield, MO Full Time
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is seeking qualified, motivated candidates to join their maintenance teams. Our...
City of Springfield (MO)
Hired Organization Address Springfield, MO Full Time
The Springfield-Branson National Airport is seeking independent, self-motivated, hard-working individuals to join our te...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Zoo Keeper - Diversity of Life jobs in the Springfield, MO area that may be a better fit.

Zoo Keeper - Diversity of Life

City of Springfield, MO, Springfield, MO

Grounds Keeper

Bass Pro Shops, Lebanon, MO

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!