Curator of Animals - NEW Zoo Job at COUNTY OF BROWN, Green Bay, WI

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  • COUNTY OF BROWN
  • Green Bay, WI

Job Description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Plans, oversees and assists with the day to day

operations as well as long range planning related to the overall welfare

of the entire animal collection, exhibits areas and corresponding

facilities. Essential Duties Plans, provides and monitors day to day

care of the entire Zoo\'s animal collection including feeding, cleaning

and daily inspections. Oversees general exhibit minor maintenance and

mowing as needed. Provides, monitors and coordinates health care

services for the zoological collection in accordance with contracted

veterinary services. Maintains all necessary records for the animal

collections pertaining to vaccinations, breeding records, technical

reports, USDA permits and other written documentation needed for

maintenance. Provides registrar duties. Full responsibility for

management of Zookeeper staff, to include hiring, scheduling, and

evaluating performance of Zookeeper staff. Plans, coordinates and

conducts training for animal care staff. Monitors expenses for the

department related to the animal collection; helps implement

departmental cost measurements to ensure compliance with budget

limitations. Assists in the procurement of grants and funding for the

zoological facility and programs. Assists in the development and

implementation of long range plans and site renovation projects. Assists

in the maintenance of accreditation of the facility through Association

of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and ensures all facilities, programs and

collections are maintained in accordance with the state and federal

regulations. Develops, documents and implements policy, procedure and

protocol for all aspects of animal collection, animal programs, and

animal care staff. Develops, plans, and oversees breeding, enrichment

and behavioral programs as well as all diets and maintenance routines

including monitoring, ordering and inventory for feeding and

medications. Assists in development and maintenance of exhibits, animal

collections and zoo facilities including obtaining animals for zoo

collection through purchases, loans and exchange,

reallocation/relocation of surplus animals and public relations

programming. Serves as Institutional Representative and Program leader

for committees communicating with the AZA as directed. Represents the

NEW Zoo in local and national media. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of individual animal behavior, health care and

husbandry. Knowledge of federal, state rules and regulations regarding

display, exhibition, acquisition and disposal of animals. Knowledge of

basic veterinary techniques and methods used in the care and treatment

of captive wildlife. Knowledge of population genetics, mate choice

dynamics, and other aspects of population management. Knowledge of

marketing techniques and methods. Knowledge of and ability to perform

long range planning. Knowledge of budget preparation and management.

Knowledge of and ability to implement plans regarding zoo safety and

security procedures and operations. Knowledge of and ability to utilize

a computer and required software. Ability to recognize animal behavioral

and health problems. Ability to maintain complex records and documents.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability

to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff,

the public and professional consultants. Ability to supervise, direct,

train and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. Ability to prioritize

and problem solve. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation,

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