Elephants Wildlife Care Specialist - Full Time

Elephant Managers; Escondido (CA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free admission to SDZWA facilities

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking at SDZWA sites

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

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The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Wildlife Care Specialist (Elephants) to care for wildlife, primarily elephants, at the Zoo or Safari Park. You will follow SOPs, feed and monitor animals, and assist medical staff as needed.

We value experience with elephants or operant conditioning and require a high school diploma and a California driver license within 30 days. This is an hourly, full-time non-exempt union position.

Competenze

• High school diploma required.
• California driver license within 30 days required.

Mansioni

• Prepare food and water for animals.
• Feed animals.
• Observe assigned animals.
• Maintain health and behavior records.
• Provide enrichment to animals.
• Administer prescribed medication and keep feeding records.
• Assist medical staff in treating wildlife.
• Operate equipment and vehicles.

Conoscenze

Animal behavior

Animal biology

Care & feeding

Safety practices

Restraint techniques

Public speaking

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Follow directions

Communication

Policies & procedures

Adaptability

Formazione

High School Diploma

California Driver License

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Elephants Wildlife Care Specialist - Full Time

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Wildlife Care Specialist performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission and vision of saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature and leading the fight against extinction. The Wildlife care specialist, under general supervision, feeds and provides for the general care and welfare of assigned wildlife (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates or birds). This position reports to a Lead or Supervisor.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Wildlife care specialist class in that the Wildlife care specialist works under supervision. The Wildlife care specialist performs a wide range of semi-routine functions at either the Zoo or San Diego Zoo Safari Park. This class also consistently demonstrates the desire and ability to engage in positive relationships with internal and external customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Decision-making: Must have independent and critical thinking ability to respond appropriately to expected and unexpected animal care situations. Must be able to problem solve based on experience and observation and must be able to follow proper procedures.

Prepares food and water for animals, Loads and unloads food from trucks, Feeds animals

Observes assigned animals

Safety: Must be able to safely manage the daily care of non-domesticated wild animals representing multiple dangerous species. This requires the knowledge of and ability to follow SOPs in each animal area.

Maintains appropriate health and behavior records on assigned animals. Provides species-appropriate enrichment to assigned animals.

Participates in assisting medical staff in treating wildlife and moving animals

Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures. Reports maintenance needs. Operates a variety of light and medium equipment.

Professionalism: Employees are expected to abide by the SDZWA Rules of Engagement. Must foster a positive work environment that promotes trust and integrity. Must be able to accept responsibility and be accountable. Must make decisions that support the goals of the organization.

Cleans habitat areas, pools, animal sleeping areas and service areas

Reports abnormal conditions

Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers

Participates in and supports animal training programs

Administers prescribed medication and keeps feeding records

Flexibility/Adaptability: Must be able to quickly process and respond to novel situations with professionalism and clear judgment. Must be able to accept irregular shift times, last minute schedule changes, variance in workload, and changing of daily tasks. Must be able to respond appropriately to the animals’ dynamic social and physical states. Must be able to work at variable locations (Zoo, Safari Park, field, CS).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Preferred candidate with elephant experience and operant conditioning training experience

JOB EXPERIENCE

Education, training and/or experience which would clearly demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills outlined. Examples would be 12 to 16 college credit hours in zoology, animal biology or animal husbandry; or, work experience in a Zoo or similar environment where appropriate knowledge and skills in animal care could be acquired preferred.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Required

California Driver License within 30 Days required

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of:

Animal behavior

Animal biology and zoology

Care, feeding and handling of wild animals

Safety practices around wild animals

Techniques for restraining or capturing wild animals

Public Speaking

Ability to:

Respond to cautions from co-workers

Monitor animal behavior and appearance

Operate motorized equipment and vehicles

Use computer programs (Word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and Internet)

Communicate and work effectively with others

Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others

Multi-task and prioritize

Understand and follow directions effectively

Deal tactfully and courteously with others

Adhere to the organization’s policies, procedures and regulations

Competently perform the essential functions outlined above

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected, there will be fees and dues to be paid to the union

Hourly Rate: $31.98

The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is an international, 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization.