Zookeeper I-III
Ambassador Animal Team
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-4 years
Compensation
$39.8K - $47.5K per year
Posted
5h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Zookeeper I-III will maintain and care for a variety of animals within the ABQ BioPark, assisting curatorial and veterinary staff as needed. This role involves engaging the public during programming, collaborating with education teams, and participating in conservation education and special events.
The Ambassador Animal Team at the ABQ BioPark is one of the most unique animal teams at the park! The successful Ambassador Animal Team candidate will be passionate about conservation and engaging the public during programming while also working with a variety of animals including: birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. As part of the Ambassador Animal Team, the preferred candidate will also collaborate with the Education Team and other animal teams from around the park on animal encounters, conservation education, and animal themed programming for special events.
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.
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 ($19.13 - $20.09/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.
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 ($20.19-$21.20/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.
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 ($21.83-$22.86/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.
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.
Working Conditions
Environmental:
Zoo environment; exposure, a variety of domestic and exotic animals, noise, animal body fluids, and inclement weather conditions; may work in or around water.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting, pulling or pushing.
Updated 5h ago
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Experience
2-4 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
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Compensation
$39.8K - $47.5K per year
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Company
City of Albuquerque
Team size
Growing team
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
The City of Albuquerque offers a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and career growth. Benefits include medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), with the City contributing up to 75% of the employee's required contribution. Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), onsite and mobile medical clinics, tuition assistance, professional development opportunities, and resources that promote physical, mental, and financial well-being while supporting a healthy work-life balance.
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Zookeeper I-III
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States • Full Time