Zoo Area Supervisor

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role involves supervising and participating in the care of assigned zoo animal collections and monitoring the maintenance of exhibits, grounds, and service areas. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, four years of specialized zoo animal care experience in the area of assignment, and one year of supervisory or lead worker experience. A Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent is also required.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or higher
Four (4) years of specialized zoo animal care experience in the area of assignment
One (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience
Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state

Responsibilities

Direct and provide for the care of assigned animal collection, including observing animal behavior, monitoring for illness and injury, and observing reproductive behavior.
Assist in the care of animals by cleaning, feeding, and monitoring.
Clean exhibits and holding areas as needed.
Assist in and perform animal handling, capturing, and restraint.
Assist veterinary staff in animal procedures.
Prepare documentation as required on animal care.
Perform enrichment and conditioning activities for the animals, including developing enrichment devices, preparing enrichment schedules, and evaluating the success of enrichment items.
Train and condition animals to behave while staff is performing medical procedures and checking for injury and illness.
Assist in the maintenance of animal exhibits, including cleaning animal exhibits, aquariums, and holding areas.
Assist in the replacement and repair of structures, plants, and other habitat as needed.
Prepare work orders and coordinate work with maintenance staff.
Assist with planning and design of animal habitats and displays.
Perform a variety of duties in support of the animal care, including requisitioning animal food and supplies, maintaining inventories, and preparing detailed records of animal behaviors, physical condition, reproduction, and other as required.
Recommend improvements in animal care.
Provide information about the zoo and facilities to the public.
Assist with preparation of budget for area.
Attend meetings.
Enter information into computer and prepare appropriate reports.
Supervise assigned staff, including scheduling, assigning, instructing, guiding, and checking work.
Appraise employee performance.
Provide training and development.
Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially.
Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony.
Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, discipline, merit pay, or other employee status changes.
Enforce animal and staff safety requirements.