What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoo Engineering Specialist position at Little Rock Zoo?
Salary
$18.33 - $28.22 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
ZO-2024-12
Department
City of Little Rock Zoo
Division
Zoo Facilities Operation
Opening Date
12/10/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
Zoo
Grade
528
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To clean, maintain and repair marine exhibits, water features, water treatment and filtration systems at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure compliance with the approved National Pollutants Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related area, two (2) years of experience in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, wastewater or water data collection, or construction inspection, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have two (2) years experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance experience?
Describe relevant experience. No credit will be given if employers referenced are not included in your work history. If no experience, enter N/A.
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience in Wastewater or Water data collection or construction inspection?
Describe relevant experience. No credit will be given if employers referenced are not included in your work history. If no experience, enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
How did you find out about this particular position?
Agency City of Little Rock
Department City of Little Rock Zoo Address #1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Phone 501-661-7220
$18.33 - $28.22 Hourly
Location
Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
ZO-2024-12
Department
City of Little Rock Zoo
Division
Zoo Facilities Operation
Opening Date
12/10/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department
Zoo
Grade
528
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To clean, maintain and repair marine exhibits, water features, water treatment and filtration systems at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure compliance with the approved National Pollutants Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click here.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related area, two (2) years of experience in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, wastewater or water data collection, or construction inspection, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess certification as a Wastewater Operator, Class 1 within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications only
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) - The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off
Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave
Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
Click here for other leaves and observed holidays. (Download PDF reader)
01
Do you have two (2) years experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance experience?
- Yes
- No
Describe relevant experience. No credit will be given if employers referenced are not included in your work history. If no experience, enter N/A.
03
Do you have two (2) years of experience in Wastewater or Water data collection or construction inspection?
- Yes
- No
Describe relevant experience. No credit will be given if employers referenced are not included in your work history. If no experience, enter N/A.
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Agency City of Little Rock
Department City of Little Rock Zoo Address #1 Zoo Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205
Phone 501-661-7220
Salary : $4 - $6
