Job Description

Overview:

Benefits:

Extensive and well-rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation

Responsibilities:

Work closely with Veterinarian and Animal Husbandry Manager to ensure the best possible health and well-being of the animal collection.
Work with Animal Husbandry Manager and staff to determine needs of the exhibits and staff, to plan and implement long and short-term goals for area.
Acquire and dispose of collection specimens in accordance with the Acquisition/Disposition Policy.
Coordinate International, Federal, State and Local permitting processes for specimen acquisition/disposition and oversee all related permit requirements.
Work with Animal Husbandry Manager to develop and administer area budgets.
Provide advice and recommendations on technical and design aspects of long range development that incorporates bird and mammal animal life.
Oversee all aspects of safety within the area.
Work with Animal Husbandry Manager to review, develop and enforce department policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience in animal husbandry, with at least three years of supervisory experience
Bachelors Degree in Biology, Zoology or related field
Hands on experience with modern techniques of animal training, exhibit display and maintenance, and animal husbandry of large carnivores under protected contact and birds in unprotected contact
S.C.U.B.A. certification a plus
Organized and self-motivated, with an eagerness to complete all projects
Must participate enthusiastically in public education and interaction
Experienced with working in salt and fresh water environments
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
Outdoor work on occasion, under a variety of conditions: cold, hot, rain, snow, ice and dry weather
On call 24 hours a day

*Application deadline is September 17, 2024.
Click on "Apply" to submit for this position.

EOE

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Pay Range:
USD $58,000.00 - USD $68,000.00 /Yr. Aquarium

Job Tags

Temporary work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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