Keeper II

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Herpetology, Ichthyology and Invertebrate Zoology (HIIZ) Department at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and collaborative individual to join our amazing team as a full-time Keeper II. Candidate with experience in animal behavioral data collection and a thorough understanding of AZA animal wellness requirements is strongly desirable. The chosen candidate would also have a proven background in amphibian husbandry. Practical experience with keeping amphibians and reptiles in an accredited AZA facility is desirable. The candidate is able to function with minimal supervision, is self-driven, and works well in a team environment. This position is considered open until filled; however, application review will begin immediately. If offered a position, you will, as a final condition of employment, be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide a 39-month DMV report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic computer software knowledge to include word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of natural history, safe animal capture and handling, husbandry, and ecosystems required.
Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Must demonstrate schedule flexibility according to department needs.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License or ability to obtain
Satisfactory 39-month DMV report
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell.
Must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Physical demands include lifting animals, crates with or without animals, food bags, boxes, containers (grain, frozen quail, frozen meat).

Nice To Haves

Experience in animal behavioral data collection
Thorough understanding of AZA animal wellness requirements
Proven background in amphibian husbandry
Practical experience with keeping amphibians and reptiles in an accredited AZA facility
Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region
Knowledge of zoo facilities and operations

Responsibilities

Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds, or unbaling forage grasses per department practices and protocols.
Cleans and fills water containers and places food in enclosures per department practices and protocols.
Adds vitamins, medications or supplements to food or water as prescribed by ASDM's Veterinarian.
Observes animals to detect illnesses or injuries and notifies Curator or ASDM's Veterinarians of findings.
Will promptly notify Curator or veterinary team of issues and concerns.
Assists ASDM's Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries.
Will perform injection of prescribed medications after appropriate training from ASDM veterinary staff or Vet Technician.
Cleans and disinfects animals' quarters per department practices and protocols.
Will assist with developing desired animal behaviors per department practices and protocols.
Will be involved in the training of co-workers.
Will be involved with the training, management and certification of volunteers
Under curatorial direction, transfers Collection animals from one location or enclosure to another for purposes such as rearrangement of exhibits, veterinary needs, or programs.
Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified per department practices and protocols.
Answers visitor questions concerning animal habits, conservation, or museum operations.
Participates in educational activities as required, (i.e., Docent classes, ADC, Art Institute, media).
May be responsible for training volunteers, Docents and Education staff on how to work with interpretive animals.
Assists other collection departments, maintenance, and exhibits staff when required.
May assist in the collection of specimens and exhibit materials per ASDM guidelines.
Will provide and create approved environmental enrichment, following AZA guidelines and per department practices and protocols.
Will participate in formal presentations at ASDM or off-site, (i.e., Keeper talks, theater programs, behind-the-scenes tours).
Will complete on-line annual training as required.