Share Email Opening Title Keeper I (Aquatic) (Part-time - 24 hours/week)  Description Summary: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's department of Herpetology, Ichthyology and Invertebrate Zoology (HIIZ) seeks an enthusiastic individual to join our team. Knowledge and experience specific to aquatic animal husbandry is desirable. This regular status, part-time position is responsible for providing aquatic animal care and enrichment, monitoring animal health, working with department volunteers and interns, as well as maintaining orderliness of departmental areas. This position also serves as back-up support for other HIIZ keepers’ service areas. This may include the care of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Some knowledge of the aforementioned terrestrial animals is desirable. The candidate must be comfortable with developing and offering public presentations in a variety of settings. Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region is desirable but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to continue to seek and acquire education/knowledge in related areas. The candidate must be a quick learner and self-motivating, requiring little supervision. Must be team oriented and have a demonstrated history of being courteous, sensitive and respectful. The qualified candidate will have an Associate’s degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school and a minimum of two years’ experience (preferably paid) in a related field, preferably at an AZA accredited facility. A combination of education and applicable experience may also be considered. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Satisfactory driving record and valid Arizona Driver’s License (or ability to obtain) required. ____________________ This position was opened on August 8, 2018 and does not have a closing date. Application review will begin right away; it is highly recommended that all credentials be submitted for consideration as soon as possible. Please understand that if offered a position, you will, as a final condition of employment, be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and provide a 39-month DMV report (or out-of-state equivalent) ____________________ Job Title: Keeper I Department: Collections Reports To: Curator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit Position Wage Progression: Initial Step is currently currently $12.69/hour with annual step increases based upon hire date and the bargaining unit agreement in effect at the time of the anniversary date. Current steps: Step 2 is $13.11; Step 3 is $13.53; Step 4 is $14.81; Step 5 is $15.25; Step 6 is $15.56; Step 7 is $ 15.87; Step 8 is $16.35. Date Prepared: August 8, 2018 Summary Ensures animal welfare and institutional support by performing the duties below Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties will be assigned Prepares food for charges by chopping or grinding meat, fish, fruit, or vegetables; mixing prepared, dry, or liquid commercial feeds, or unbaling forage grasses per department practices and protocols Cleans and fills water containers and places food in enclosures per department practices and protocols Adds vitamins, medications or supplements to food or water as prescribed by ASDM's Veterinarian Observes animals to detect illnesses or injuries and notifies Curator or ASDM's Veterinarians of findings. Will promptly notify Curator or veterinary team of issues and concerns Assists ASDM's Veterinarians and veterinary Technician in treatment of animals for illnesses and injuries Cleans and disinfects animals' quarters per department practices and protocols Will assist with developing desired animal behaviors per department practices and protocols In conjunction with departmental needs and supervisory approval, may be involved with training non-critical skills and/or skills that are unrelated to documented protocol. Under curatorial direction, transfers Collection animals from one location or enclosure to another for purposes such as rearrangement of exhibits, veterinary needs or programs Sets temperature and humidity controls of quarters as specified per department practices and protocols Answers visitor questions concerning animal habits, conservation or museum operations Will participates in educational activities as required, (i.e., Docent classes, ADC, Art Institute, media) Assists other collection departments, maintenance, and exhibits staff when required May assist in the collection of specimens and exhibit materials per ASDM guidelines Will provide and create approved environmental enrichment, following AZA guidelines and per department practices and protocols Will participate in formal presentations at ASDM or off-site, (i.e., Keeper talks, theater programs, behind-the-scenes tours) Will complete on-line annual training as required Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.   Position Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associates degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school and a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field (preferably paid) at an AZA-accredited facility desirable; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer software knowledge to include word processing, data base, and spreadsheet applications. Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the Sonoran Desert region highly desirable. Knowledge of zoo facilities and operations desirable. Knowledge of natural history, safe animal capture and handling, husbandry, and ecosystems required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Arizona Driver’s License or ability to obtain Satisfactory 39-month DMV report Other Qualifications Must be able to work holidays and weekends. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is often quiet, but hearing protection is occasionally required. The above description reflects a general overview of the responsibilities, reporting relationships and position requirements for this job classification. It is not intended to be a complete description of all duties and requirements that may be inherent in the position.   EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. For this position, we are seeking candidates who are U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders. We believe that inclusive teams with diverse perspectives are essential to our success and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, within the remit of the eligibility criteria.   Open Date 8/20/2018   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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