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Sedgwick CountyZoological Parks

Zoological Manager

Birds

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-3 years

Compensation

$23 - $23 per hour

Posted

12h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

Supervises, trains, and monitors zookeepers in the care and management of birds, occasionally participating in direct animal care. This role involves inspecting facilities for safety and maintenance, interacting with customers, and participating in an on-call rotation.

Supervises, trains, and monitors zookeepers in the care and management of birds within the assigned Zoo areas. This position requires occasional participation in the care of birds when covering zookeeper shifts. Ideally this will be no more than 16 hours per week but may on occasion be more. Inspects facilities for security, safety and for repair and maintenance. Interacts and provides customer service to all Zoo-defined customers. This position participates in a mandatory on-call rotation.


Supervision of Zookeepers

  • Supervise and evaluate performance of zookeepers.

  • Plan, schedule, and assign work duties within zoological area.

  • Monitor and acquire area supplies and resources under the direction of curator.

  • Train and mentor zookeepers, recognize performance deficiencies, and take corrective action when needed.

  • Produce SOPs and other documents for areas of responsibility, including employees, facilities, and animals within the area.

  • Supervise and monitor animal introductions and animal restraint.

  • Participate and assist curator and registrar in planning animal transfer activities. Work with veterinary staff to facilitate associated medical testing needs.


Animal Well-being, Care and Management

  • Ensure animals are housed and cared for in ways that meet all Zoo-defined goals.

  • Handle animals for husbandry needs, medical purposes, and in preparation for transport.

  • Maintain a current understanding of animal natural history and terminology. Interpret animal behavior, and recognize abnormalities and potential medical conditions. Under the direction of veterinarians and/or curator, administer medications or treatments as needed.

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of AZA Accreditation Standards, as pertains to all job duties.

  • Communicate observations of animal behavior and health condition to veterinary department and/or curators, administer medications or treatments, as needed.

  • Monitor incubation process of eggs; record weights and size. Set eggs in incubators, monitor temperature and humidity, candle eggs to determine fertility, and assist in egg hatching, if required.

  • Drive Zoological Society-owned vehicles, as needed, to care for or transfer animals to other zoological facilities. Animal transfer trips may occasionally require overnight travel.


Area Maintenance

  • Ensure service areas, animal habitats, and public viewing areas meet safety requirements and are properly maintained.

  • Ensure all areas are clean, organized, and free of clutter. Ensure public areas are clean, presentable, and aesthetically pleasing.

  • Monitor and ensure usability and availability of tools used regularly by team: wheel barrows, rakes, shovels, hoses, scrub brooms, tubs, and a variety of other tools used in the care of animals.

  • Regularly inspect animal habitats and associated facilities for security and safety.

  • Complete or conduct minor repairs to facilities, as needed.

  • Identify and communicates any pest control problems to the veterinary department and curator.

  • Participate in an on-call rotation during emergency situations.

Updated 12h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Supervision • 1+ yrs
Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Facility Inspection • 1+ yrs
Customer Service • 1+ yrs
SOP Development • 1+ yrs
Animal Handling • 1+ yrs
Animal Behavior Interpretation • 1+ yrs
AZA Accreditation Standards • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-3 years

Certifications

US Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Government & Public Sector
Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$23 - $23 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationWichita, Kansas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Sedgwick County

Team size

Growing team

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Sedgwick County operates a zoo in Wichita, Kansas.

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Zoological Manager

Wichita, Kansas, United StatesFull Time