Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Aquatics

Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Aquatics

Oklahoma City Zoo

Oklahoma City, OK

$56,442 to $64,908 Yearly

Full-Time

The Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Aquatics is responsible for the oversight and management of the assigned components of the reptile, amphibian and aquatic (may include other taxa) collection and associated staff, as well as directing the zoo's related field conservation efforts. The Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Aquatics collaborates with Zoo personnel in the presentation and development of guest experiences in order to support, model, and advance the Zoo's mission, vision and values and lead their teams in supporting the zoo's field conservation efforts and operational conservation practices.

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Starting Pay: $56,442.17-$64,908.50 Annually

Experience Required: Five (5) years of experience working with relevant taxa in a zoological setting, including a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Psychology, Zoology, or related field.

Department: Animal Management

Direct Supervisor: Director of Animal Collections

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct (x); Indirect (X)

Primary Work Location: Zoo Setting both indoors and outdoors.

Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver's history check. Completion of OKC Zoo Global Academy training in the first six (6) months of employment.

Other: This position is safety sensitive. It is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. This position works around animals susceptible to specific respiratory diseases, thus is subject to annual tuberculosis testing.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage Assistant Curators of Reptiles & Amphibians/Aquatics, Lead Animal Caretakers of Reptiles & Amphibians/Aquatics, Senior Animal Caretakers of Reptiles & Amphibians/Aquatics, Animal Caretakers of Reptiles & Amphibians/Aquatics and associated staff, as assigned.
• Lead with patience, empathy, flexibility, reliability and positivity.
• Represent the zoo in a professional manner.
• Take ownership of assigned team's engagement, motivation, morale and participation in meeting the OKC Zoo's organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans and annual work plans for related zoo field operations.
• Facilitate the selection of new personnel for assigned areas; manage staff performance, including performance evaluations; recommend performance-based increases and corrective action as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures and OKC zoo policies throughout the team.
• Oversee the health, welfare, and husbandry of assigned areas of the animal collection.
• Provide input into the assessment of existing physical facilities.
• Work directly with the Director of Animal Collections to develop and maintain the Institutional Collection Plan and animal-related policies of the assigned animal collection and associated personnel.
• Arrange and participate in animal transfers (both on-site and off), communicate with Species Survival Program leaders, makes animal management decisions and recommendations in accordance with organizational goals.
• Ensure proper documentation of time cards, performance opportunities, training logs, animal enrichment logs, health records, feed records, and any other documentation associated with the assigned areas.
• Manage the development of capital improvement and maintenance requests;
• Participate in Master Planning, exhibit design;
• Participate on internal teams, ad-hoc committees, and in AZA-sanctioned and job-related external collaborations and cooperative programs.
• Oversee the development and management of assigned area budgets.
• Acquire supplies and materials as needed.
• Update all safety protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments for assigned areas as needed.
• Collaborate with other Zoo teams and departments.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Plan, participate and advance zoo-wide safety drills, emergency training and planning.
• Respond and assist with all safety incidents that occur at the zoo.
• Develop and participate in conservation activities to support Zoo's mission.
• Drive around Oklahoma City area throughout all seasons of the year.

Address

Oklahoma City Zoo

2101 NE 50TH ST

Oklahoma City,

OK

73111

USA

Industry

Business

Posted date

November 20, 2023

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