Lead Elephants Wildlife Care Specialist - Full Time - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA
•$40•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead Wildlife Care Specialist under general direction, supervises and participates in the feeding and general care and welfare of assigned habitat wildlife (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates or birds). This position reports to the Wildlife Care Supervisor.
Requirements
- Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
- Wildlife behavior
- Animal biology; zoology
- Care, feeding and handling of wildlife
- Safety practices around wildlife
- Techniques for restraining or capturing wildlife
- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's policies, procedures and regulations
- Effective leadership practices
- Operate a motor vehicle, when required
- Communicate and work effectively with others
- Work in a diverse team environment and motivate others
- Multi-task and prioritize
- Understand and follow directions effectively
- Deal tactfully and courteously with others
- Competently perform the representative duties outlined above
- Perform each essential job function at a high level
- Several years of experience as a Wildlife Care Specialist in a comparable zoological garden.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with elephants for a minimum of five years in a lead or relief lead role
Responsibilities
- Assigns and supervises the work of Wildlife Care Specialist personnel
- Responsible for the feeding and general care and welfare of assigned habitat wildlife
- Administers prescribed medication and nutritional supplements
- Keeps feeding records
- Observes assigned wildlife
- Reports abnormal conditions to superiors
- Cleans habitat areas, pools, wildlife sleeping areas and service areas
- Cleans and disinfects utensils, work tools and containers
- Maintains health and behavior records on assigned wildlife
- Answers questions from the public concerning habitat wildlife
- Provides habitat security
- Participates in capturing, incapacitating and moving habitat wildlife
- Assists medical staff in treating wildlife
- Performs minor or routine maintenance on habitat enclosures
- Reports the need for major maintenance and repairs
- Operates a variety of light and medium equipment
- Reports maintenance needs
Benefits
- Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Companion Passes
- Complimentary Tickets
- Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Local and In-House Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
