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FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER•Wildlife Conservation

Animal Care Specialist

Avian

Location

Glen Rose, Texas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2+ years

Compensation

$16 - $16 per hour

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This position assists with the daily care and maintenance of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center's avian collection, with a significant focus on the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken breeding and release program. Responsibilities also include facility upkeep, supporting the Texas Horned Lizard project, and providing guidance and training to interns.

Summary/Purpose of Position:

This position assists with the care and maintenance of the majority of the avian collection, which consists of two species of cranes and our Attwater Prairie Chicken flock. A major focus each year is the Attwater’s breeding season when chicks are raised and prepared for the release program. This position will also assist with the USFWS APC Recovery Program and SSP/SAFE recommendations. Additional responsibilities include the care and maintenance within the Texas Horned Lizard project as needed. Maintain and expand Fossil Rim Wildlife Center’s image and awareness through public speaking and publication.


Specific/Mandatory: The essential responsibilities of the Animal Care Specialist: Avian include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide daily care and maintenance of the Avian collection

  • Relief coverage for the Texas horned lizard collection

  • Provide daily care of facilities, including cleaning and light maintenance

  • Assist the Animal Care Department. with procedures as needed, consistent with the existing “Team” concept

  • Attend Attwater’s Recovery Team, and all related meetings, when possible, with supervisor approval

  • Assist the Avian Curator by producing needed reports and records

  • Assist the Animal Health Department with daily treatment(s) when needed

  • Assist and provide guidance to Support Services staff when work needs to be done at the facilities

  • Provide professional training opportunities and supervision for the avian interns

  • Regular and dependable attendance is required

  • Be available for after-hours and weekend call out in emergencies

  • Able to lift and carry 50 pounds

  • Be able to bend over

  • Ability to spend up to 2/3 of the work day standing/walking

  • Ability to work outside all day in weather ranging from extreme heat, 100+ degrees to extreme cold, below freezing and in wet conditions

  • Ability to drive and/or operate small maintenance equipment e.g., weed trimmer, mower, hand tools and truck

  • Computer skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and the use of the APC Database that Fossil Rim designed and uses to document the APC program

  • Ensure compliance with Employee Handbook, Risk Management Plan, all other safety rules & procedures, the company vision, mission and goals


The secondary responsibilities of the A/C Specialist: Avian include but are not limited to the following:

  • Enhancement of visitor experience and learning opportunities

  • Interface with both the Environmental Engagement and the Marketing/Public Relations Departments as needed

  • Assist the Animal Care Department with public monitoring and management when needed


Desired Qualities, Experience and Educational Skills:

  • University Degree in Biology, Zoology, or related field, or 2 year’s experience in a professional avian collection preferred. Experience with galliformes desirable

  • Interest in captive breeding/release programs

  • Understanding of the biology of galliformes and other birds

  • Experience in hand raising birds

  • Public speaking experience

  • Familiarity with PC’s and competent with Excel and Microsoft Word, and will also be trained on the Fossil Rim APC Database for all APC specific entries

  • Work conduct will be of a mature, responsible, and professional manner

  • Work as a team member

  • Accept responsibility for the Care of the collection, beyond the daily care and husbandry considerations

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Avian Husbandry • 1+ yrs
Captive Breeding • 1+ yrs
Wildlife Conservation • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Excel • 1+ yrs
Microsoft Word • 1+ yrs
Microsoft PowerPoint • 1+ yrs
Public Speaking • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

2+ years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$16 - $16 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationGlen Rose, Texas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh • 8/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER

Team size

Growing team

Location

Glen Rose, Texas, United States

Fossil Rim goes all-in on conservation, producing over 150 Attwater’s Prairie Chicken chicks annually for the US Fish & Wildlife Services release program since 1990 to prevent their extinction. The center is also involved in Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Texas Horned Lizard project.

Animal Care Specialist

Glen Rose, Texas, United States • Full Time