Zoo & Interpretive Services Manager

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; Lodi; In loco; EUR 82.502 - 100.282; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

125 Flexible Benefits Plan

Retirement Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office seeks a Zoo & Interpretive Services Manager to oversee daily operations, staff, animal care, and interpretive programming. The role involves coordinating with volunteers and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The position includes fundraising, public relations, and educational outreach to foster community support, while developing facilities and exhibits and managing budgets and contracts.

Competenze

• Graduate degree in zoology, wildlife biology, animal science, or zoo management; four-year college degree.
• Four years’ zoo operations experience, two in a supervisory role.

Mansioni

• Supervise zoo and nature center staff and volunteers.
• Ensure facilities meet industry standards and comply with animal care, health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Develop fundraising, promotions, marketing, public relations, and community outreach activities; speak publicly to promote support.
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures; gather data, prepare reports and correspondence.

Conoscenze

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Public speaking

Formazione

Zoology / related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Zoo & Interpretive Services Manager

Recruitment #0726-RA0702-AC

Approximate Annual Salary: $94,226 - $114,533

Opening Date 7/10/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Continuous

Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Heidi Sharp

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scan and Drug Screen

Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Typical Duties

• Supervises zoo and nature center staff involved in daily operation of the facilities, animal care, maintenance, educational and interpretive programming, and volunteer coordination, including non-County funded staff; selects, assigns, trains, and evaluates the work of staff performing the daily operations and maintenance of the zoo.
• Coordinates planning and development to ensure that facilities meet or exceed industry standards and that operations are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and laws, including animal care, management, health and safety, public safety, visitor services, and zoo facility security; recommends and implements policies and procedures; .
• Establishes and maintains professional and regulatory agency relationships or affiliations to ensure appropriate professional and operating standards, identify industry trends, and assess development methods applicable to modern zoological facilities.
• Develops and implements fund-raising, promotions, marketing, public relations, and community support activities; speaks before clubs, organizations, businesses and individuals to promote support for the zoo; serves as liaison to community organizations, businesses, agencies, and the public to promote involvement and support, and to resolve problems and complaints; promotes development of and assists the Zoological Society, and provides advice and support.
• Evaluates zoo and nature center needs and identifies goals; plans new facilities, upgrades, and exhibits for zoo and nature center; develops and implements interpretive programs.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors budgets; approves expenditures.
• Gathers, organizes and analyzes information; prepares reports and recommendation; prepares correspondence; monitors contracts and grants.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in zoology, wildlife biology, animal science, animal care, zoo management, or a related field.

Experience: Four years’ experience in zoo operations or a closely related field, two years of which were at a supervisory level.

Knowledge

Principles and practices of supervision; management techniques, including planning, budgeting and training; basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software; zoo management practices, procedures and protocols; a thorough understanding of the needs and habits of the different types of animals in a zoological collection; zoological park operations, including the development of practices and protocols; animal care and management practices; laws and standards relative to care and exhibition of exotic animals and zoo operations; public relations and marketing principles and practices; zoo exhibit and facility design and development; interpretive program development and techniques; U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) guidelines for zoos.

Ability

Plan, assign and direct staff, volunteers and others; work effectively with the public; read, understand and interpret contracts, agreements, and technical information; manage a diverse workforce of skilled and semi-skilled staff; develop and manage budgets; gather and analyze data; prepare and present reports; respond effectively to changing priorities and challenges; plan and design interesting zoological exhibits and educational tours; speak in public and make public presentations; interpret and apply pertinent rules, laws, and regulations; work effectively with professional and regulatory organizations; operate computers and related software; interact with a wide variety of ages and interests; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of officials, County staff, and the general public.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility -- Operation of a data entry device, sitting, frequent walking and standing, pushing/pulling, bending, driving; Lifting –frequently 5 - 50 pounds or less; Vision – good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity –normal dexterity and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing and talking on the telephone/radio and in person; Special Requirements – working weekends; may require evening or weekend work; Emotional/psychological – frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration; occasional exposure to dangerous situations, including trauma, grief and death; working alone.; Environmental – frequent exposure to noise, cold/heat, hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance

The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance

The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Life Insurance

• 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
• 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
• 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
• 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.

125 Flexible Benefits Plan

Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over; and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

Retirement Plan

Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation

The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

Vacation

Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holiday

Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.

Administrative Leave

Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year.

Sick Leave

12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

Bereavement Leave

3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

Merit Salary Increase

New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

Educational Reimbursement Program

Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton

The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

School Activities

Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.

Selection Procedures

• Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.

Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Veteran’s Points

Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.

Eligible Lists

Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.

Certification/Referral

• Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
• Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
• Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives

Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when;

• They are related to the Appointing Authority
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.

Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility

If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.