This position will be assigned to the primate department. Maintain and care for a variety of animals within the BioPark; assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. These positions are part of the BioPark Training and Certification program. This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
- Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification.
- Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Experience Required
- Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- ZOOKEEPER I, B23 ($18.07 - $19.07/hr) High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
- exotic animal husbandry zookeeping arthropod rearing Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
- ZOOKEEPER II, B26 ($19.47-$20.47/hr) High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
- exotic animal husbandry zookeeping arthropod rearing Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
- ZOOKEEPER III, B29 ($21.30-$22.30/hr) High school diploma or GED, supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours of college level course work in zoology, biology, or animal science; and Four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
- exotic animal husbandry zookeeping arthropod rearing Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
Further Comments
- ZOOKEEPER I, B23 ($18.07 - $19.07/hr) Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date. ZOOKEEPER II, B26 ($19.47-$20.47/hr)
Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date. Must have completed Level 1 of the BioPark
- Training and Certification Program, or have 15 college level credit hours of college level work in biology, zoology, or animal science.
ZOOKEEPER III, B29 ($21.30-$22.30/hr) Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date. Must have completed Level 2 of the BioPark
- Training and Certification Program, or 15 credit hours of college level course work in zoology, biology, or animal science. Scuba certified or the ability to obtain a scuba certification within 1 year of hire for pertinent departments.
Preferred Knowledge:
- Principles and practices of animal behavior and physiology Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Operations, services and activities of a biological park program Methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals Preferred Skills & Abilities:
- Work independently in the absence of supervision Ability to learn operations, services and activities of a biological park program Ability to learn methods and techniques of handling a variety of animals Learn to prepare adequate diets and operate equipment for safe animal/arthropod consumption Work with a variety of domestic and wild animals/arthropods
- Clean and maintain assigned animal enclosures according to established BioPark guidelines Communicate clearly and concisely Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Salary
- $37,585.60 - $46,384.00 Annually
