Baltimore, MD30+ days ago
p>Essential Functions: Primary Function:
- Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the Zoo;
- Support the guest experiences;
- Serve as the liaison for the Collection Managers and Curators as to daily concerns of the department;
- Observe animals to detect signs of illness, and report the same to the Collection Manager and Medical Staff to determine type of medication/treatment required and help in the treatment;
- Develop and maintain SOPs for assigned area(s);
- Coordinate pest control needs/activities with the Senior Animal Care Technician;
- Ensure that adequate and appropriate pest control practices are carried out and that all pest control records are maintained;
- Coordinate water quality testing and Life Support Systems equipment preventative maintenance with the Water Quality Specialist and ensure that adequate and appropriate water quality records are maintained;
- Inspect all exhibits and related facilities regularly for cleanliness and structural integrity;
- Direct or perform all keeper activities necessary to the direct maintenance of the animal collection;
- Inspect the care and well-being of the animals in their area;
- Supervise and coordinate all activities of the keeper staff;
- Supervise and participate in moving of animals to new quarters or in crating or uncrating animals for shipment or display;
- Oversee and/or assist with medical treatments, preparation of food, feeding of animals and maintenance and repair of animal quarters/exhibit;
- Ensure that area activities are recorded in the daily diary and other permanent records;
- Collaborate with Animal Department Curators, Managers and medical staff in development of diets, husbandry techniques, and area protocols;
- Develop action plans for projects and present them to the Collection Managers;
- Assist in AZA-sanctioned programs as requested;
- Available 24 hours/day, if necessary;
- Attend weekly medical meetings;
- Serve and support assigned area(s);
- Coordinate the training opportunities for volunteers, Junior keepers, and interns;
- Participate on the animal recapture team and maintains qualifications to use firearms on zoo grounds;
- Train and educate Animal Keepers;
- Coordinate construction projects and outside vendors and contractors while maintaining safety for animals and staff;
- Work with the Animal Training and Enrichment Coordinator to develop and maintain animal training and enrichment programs;
- Manage the particular aspects of scheduling and payroll essential to supervising staff;
- Responsible for acting as member of Zoo’s emergency response firearms shoot team;
- Perform other duties as assigned; and,
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Zoo.
Experience/Training:
- Three years paid experience with an AZA accredited zoological institution (preferred);
- At least one year of supervisory experience or equivalent experience working with animals in a supervisory capacity;
- Valid driver’s license; and,
- Demonstrated supervisory ability as well as ability to lead and mentor professional staff;
Traits Desirable:
- Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds;
- Extremely well-organized;
- Strong leadership, communication, mentoring, time management, interpersonal and follow-up skills;
- Self-directed, collaborative and detail-oriented; and,
- Strong background in animal husbandry, training, or enrichment.