Wildlife Technician

Laredo College•Laredo, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wildlife Technician reports directly to the Wildlife Education Coordinator and is responsible for wildlife care, assisting with maintaining and developing all exhibits at the Environmental Science Center, grounds keeping, and for assisting with activities among the various groups and organizations associated with the Environmental Science Center. Laredo College policies and Institutional Advancement (IA) Division Protocol must be adhered to at all times. A confidentiality agreement should be signed every year on NEOED.

Requirements

Associate degree in wildlife management, zoology, biology, or related field with 2-year wildlife handling experience.
Minimum two-year wildlife handling, experience in a work setting that requires facilities management and interpersonal skills.
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition Basic Training Certificate (LC may provide support to obtain this certification).
Must have CPR/AED certificate.
CPR/First Aid for mammalians or must be received within 9 months of hire.
Must obtain Food Handler Certificate from the City of Laredo.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and current car insurance to travel as required.
In accordance with CJ (Local) while driving on College District business, employees are required to abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, zoology, biology, or related field with 1-year wildlife handling experience.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Ability to use personal computer and various word processing and spreadsheet software programs which includes MS Office Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, One Drive, Google Drive and the internet to promote efficiency.
Knowledge of basic accounting skills.

Responsibilities

Has knowledge and expertise in caring for plant and animal species used in living exhibits and rehabilitation care.
Is experienced in maintaining freshwater/saltwater aquariums and enclosures for fish and other aquatic species along with mammals, reptiles and avian species.
Is responsible for ensuring that all living specimens used in exhibits be treated in a humane manner according to the 31 Texas Administrative Code §69 Subchapter C, Subchapter J and Park and Wildlife Code Chapter 43 Subchapter C along with knowledge of animal behavior and the requirements for maintaining healthy animals.
Is responsible in the maintenance and reporting of all exhibits.
Manage the inventory of supplies, medications, and ensure their availability for daily operations.
Provides daily reports, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, maintenance, and others assigned by the Director.
Cleans, vacuums, checks filter pumps, and performs other duties related to pool maintenance.
Mows lawns and power mower; trims weed and grass with weed eater; and edges lawns with gas or electric edger.
Sweeps, trims, paints or cleans sidewalks, pathways, steps and other outdoor surfaces to maintain a clean and safe environment as needed.
Sweeps, mops and scrub floors using broom, dust mop, and other electrical driven cleaning tool as needed.
Practices safe animal handling techniques to prevent injury to animals and individuals, maintaining a calm, clean, and controlled environment at all times.
Trains work studies and volunteers in the appropriate methods and techniques for maintaining exhibits.
Assist with the development of new exhibits as the need arises.
Provides presentations at schools and guided tours.
Willingness to upgrade skills by attending workshops and short courses.
Other duties as assigned by Director.
Supervises Wildlife Technician Assistant, volunteer workers, and work-study students.
Reports to the Director or Wildlife Education Coordinator and Vice President of Institutional Advancement.