The Wildlife Registrar is responsible for SDZWA's wildlife collection record-keeping systems. This position reports to the Director of Wildlife Care.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Monitors wildlife activities and provides guidance to staff for compliance related concerns related to government regulations, SDZWA internal policies and industry-specific standards.
- Database manger and administrator for animal records software.
- Establishes policy and trains staff in wildlife record keeping, records management and data entry standards. Liaison for software vendors.
- Quality control oversight for wildlife transaction files and wildlife records databases.
- Supervises Curatorial/Assistant Registrars and manages aspects of departmental work including the monitoring of assigned budgets.
- Oversees tracking of SDZWA animals sold, donated, or traded to other institutions in accordance with Wildlife Transportation and Transaction Policies.
- Organizational point person for institutional collection information requests from wildlife organizations and authorities.
- Represents SDZWA as a member and/or participant at national and international meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Coordinates SDZWA wildlife loans.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Preferred candidate with Zookeeper Registrar Association (ZRA) certification.
- The Wildlife Registrar is a member of the Animal Management Team and supports the development and implementation of the institution’s population management policies and corresponding population plans.
- The preferred candidate will have experience with regulatory compliance, including operational permit renewal and reporting for agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Captive-Bred Wildlife Permit), USDA (Exhibitor License and Contingency Plan), and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (Detrimental and Native Species Exhibiting Permits).
- Proficiency with the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) is ideal.
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Considerable experience working with automated animal registration record systems
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree In biology, zoology, or a related field or equivalent specialized training
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of animal taxonomy
- Knowledge of animal husbandry
- Knowledge of scientific nomenclature
- Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs
- Work well with others in a diverse environment
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
- 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
