Director of Animal Care and Conservation (Arts, Sciences and Theatre Specialist) Job at City of Palo Alto
City of Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA 94301
$95,306 - $117,000 a year
Form part of a place where children and their caregivers come to learn, explore, play, discover, and get curious about science and nature.
Join our Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Family!
The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is looking for a Director of Animal Care and Conservation (Arts, Sciences, Theater Specialist) that will work daily to engage each child's curiosity for science and nature. Under supervision from the Junior Museum & Zoo Director (Sr, Program Manager), the Director of Animal Care and Conservation (Arts, Sciences, Theater Specialist) serves as the general curator of the Zoo. As such, this position is responsible for maintaining excellence in all aspects of the care and welfare of the animal collection and associated animal exhibits and landscapes. Oversees the care of animals in the context of a zoo and museum; and has experience with wildlife conservation programs in situ and ex situ. Provides for the husbandry of resident animals, including cleaning and feeding of animals in a fashion that encourages naturalistic behaviors while enhancing the well-being of the animals through specific enrichment programs. Trains animal for the health management of the entire collection as well as regularly scheduled demonstrations. Participates with the monitoring and maintaining of the established criteria for life support, including temperature and water chemistry. The animal collection includes, but is not limited to arthropods, marine and fresh invertebrates and freshwater fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Along with the Jr. Museum & Zoo Director, this position represents the Zoo to the public and to permitting agencies and accrediting bodies.
The ideal candidate is on a leadership career path currently working with animal collections and the public in an accredited zoo or aquarium. Is proficient with operating the ZIMS collection database, managing budgets, in a way that works to bring out the best in every employee and volunteer. Has excellent written and oral communication skills and is enthusiastic and mission driven.
Learn more about our Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo by visiting:
https://www.paloaltozoo.org/Home
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Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE .
Compensation (SEIU) : Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.
This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU).
Essential Duties
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Directs the work of numerous regular employees including and Producers, Arts and Science Professionals, Instructors, Zoological Assistants, Educators and/or other staff.- Administers, develops, institutes, plans programs and projects, and supervises specific areas of programming.
- Writes plans, procedures, reports, and spreadsheets.
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Minimum Qualifications
Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent. Master's Degree desirable.
- Three years of experience related to the position.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For this position, specialized experience is defined as applying biological facts, principles, methods, techniques, and procedures necessary for the care, study and management of living exotic animals. Examples include developing and writing wildlife conservation plans, live animal collection plans, and animal health, enrichment and welfare programs.
Experience: proven Leadership at a public zoo, aquarium, or similar institution, proven experience in all aspects of exotic animal care. Expertise with permitting and laws that govern the care and movement of live animals. They must be familiar with and up-hold AZA accreditation standards and best practices in record keeping.
Education: primary or secondary degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Supplemental Information:
Applicants will be screened throughout the posting process and highly qualified candidates may be invited to interview at any time.
The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
Work in a museum, zoo, or theater environment; some lifting, stooping, climbing; flexible work schedule.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The City of Palo Alto offers its employees a generous benefit package, featuring family medical coverage, retirement, life insurance, plus 12 paid holidays per year.
- Participation in a Governmental 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Dental Plan
- Fully paid employee and dependent Vision Plan
- Fully paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual salary
- Flat Rate City paid medical contribution which may allow employees to select a fully paid health plan
- Fully paid Life Insurance equal to one-times annual salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability plan
- 12 annual paid holidays
- Two to five weeks vacation annually depending on years of service per MOA
- 96 hours annual sick leave
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare expenses
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- 2% at 60 formula for Classic Employees
- One-year final compensation for 2% at 60 employees
- 2% at 62 formula for New CalPers Members
- Three-year final compensation for 2% at 62 employees only
- Retiree Medical benefits for employee and dependents after 10 years of service
Please note: The City does not participate in CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) or Social Security. Since they City does not participate in SDI, City employees are not eligible to claim against the State's Pregnancy Disability Leave or Paid Family Leave programs.
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