ZOO CURATOR OF REPTILES 4277

City of Los Angeles; Los Ángeles; Presencial; MXN 1,723,000 - 2,142,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A major city authority is seeking a Zoo Curator of Reptiles to manage reptile, amphibian, fish, and invertebrate collections. Responsibilities include ensuring health and welfare, supervising staff, and establishing exhibition requirements. Candidates must have a degree in a related field and relevant zoo experience. This position offers an annual salary between $100,036 and $124,277, and is open for applications until February 5, 2026.

Formación

• Graduation from an accredited college with a major in zoology, biology, or related field.
• Three years of professional zoo experience as an assistant curator, curator, or zoo director.
• Two years as a Senior Animal Keeper with reptile care experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee health and welfare of reptile and amphibian collections.
• Establish exhibition requirements for animals.
• Supervise animal keeping personnel.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of reptile care

Supervisory skills

Strong communication

Educación

Degree in zoology, biology, or related field

Descripción del empleo

DUTIES

A Zoo Curator of Reptiles is responsible for the health and welfare of the reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate collections at the Los Angeles Zoo; establishes exhibition requirements including food, shelter, special environmental requirements, and care; advises on all transactions concerning the sale or purchase of reptiles and amphibians; establishes breeding requirements; supervises animal keeping personnel; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining a safe and effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work.

ANNUAL SALARY

$100,036 to $124,277.

NOTE

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in zoology, biology, or a closely related field; and either
• Three years of full‑time paid professional zoo experience as an assistant curator, curator, assistant zoo director, or zoo director; or
• Two years of full‑time paid experience at the level of a Senior Animal Keeper with experience in the exhibition, care, selection, or identification of reptiles.

Additional full‑time paid experience at the level of Senior Animal Keeper involved in the exhibition, care, selection, or identification of reptiles may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required education (30 semester or 45‑quarter units are equivalent to one year of education).

PROCESS NOTES

• Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
• For qualifying work experience in Requirement #2, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional," qualifying experience must be gained in positions requiring a four‑year degree.
• Please note that qualifying education must be from a school accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at https://personnel.lacity.gov/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf.
• Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or transcripts to their online application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
• As a condition of employment, a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at‑fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended.
• For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of appointment.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted online. When you are viewing the online job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. Online job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, personal qualifications, and abilities. The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered online during the period Monday, March 16, 2026 to Monday, March 23, 2026.

NOTES

• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.
• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
• A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
• All decision and ranking procedures are conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2.
• If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate’s City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.

NOTICE

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire about the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html.