Assistant Curator of Birds & Reptiles

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San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

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Assistant Curator of Birds & Reptiles

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Reports To: Chief Animal Officer

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FLSA Status: Exempt

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The San Francisco Zoological Society ("Society") is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens ("Zoo"). The Society's mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c's: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society's leadership team is comprised of a CEO as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums ("AZA"). For over 25 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.

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Upholds the Society's mission and core values (Respect, Professionalism, Resiliency, Efficiency, and Equality) and other policies/procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.

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SUMMARY:

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Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Animal Care, provides direct supervision of animal care staff. Duties include coordinating the activities of a section of the Zoo, facilitating the work of the animal care staff by ensuring that the staff has the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies, and being responsible for administrative functions such as scheduling, timekeeping, evaluations, and progressive discipline. Orders, receives, and distributes materials, supplies, and foodstuffs; and facilitates animal care operations within a section of the Zoo; reviews, develops, and/or revises standard operating procedures or other reports; conducts or coordinates safety training.

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Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Requires extensive knowledge of the care and feeding of zoo animals, animal behavior, and hazards of working with zoo animals; zoo rules, policies, and procedures; includes knowledge of animal diseases and methods of preventing the spread of contagious disease, and principles of biology and zoology. Ability to perform heavy work, including working safely and effectively with dangerous or exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, and working effectively with Zoo employees as needed; keep operational records; prepare reports; deal courteously and effectively with the public. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Experience with a variety of taxa such as birds, reptiles, carnivores, primates, and hoof stock.

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Requirements: This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive animal husbandry experience in an AZA institution working with animals. The ideal candidate will be familiar with breeding (including assist rearing and hand rearing), animal transport, animal introductions, AZA accreditation standards, and AZA's code of ethics.

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SECTION A: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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• Supervises the work of Animal Keepers as assigned; coordinates and monitors sectional operations such as maintenance and repair activities, exhibit design, safety training, writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures, and other assigned tasks.

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• Responsible for administrative functions, including scheduling, timekeeping, repair work orders, and the ordering, receipt, and distribution of materials, supplies, and foodstuffs.

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• Implements, develops, and/or revises standard operating procedures or other reports; conducts or coordinates safety training;

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• Inspects assigned section to ensure proper care, maintenance, and safety of animals, their quarters, and facilities; attempts to resolve problems that arise regarding food, maintenance, and safety.

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• Under the direction of the respective Curator, completes Annual Performance Evaluations for all assigned subordinate staff, including identification of performance objectives and identification of needed training.

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• Administers progressive discipline program, consulting with department management and Human Resources.

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• Maintains or reviews necessary records of logs relating to animal observation and daily operations, as required; submits or reviews routine or emergency repair or maintenance requests; may prepare other reports for incidents such as industrial injury, accident, or vandalism.

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• May assist other Zoo personnel on special assignments or projects relating to zoo operations, such as reviewing, developing, and planning upgrades of sections or sectional operations.

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• Upon request, prepares written proposals to management staff regarding exhibit modifications and/or renovations, nutrition, propagation programs, disease prevention, and safety; may prepare reports containing background information resulting from the compilation of surveys or literature searches.

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• May be required to perform the duties of an animal keeper on an as-needed basis.

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• May be required to do public presentations for Zoo guests and VIP tours.

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SECTION B: JOB-RELATED DUTIES

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• Assists marketing and development staff in promoting the Zoo\s public image and attaining the Zoo\s public relations and community service objectives.

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• Assists the Curator in maintaining contacts with individuals and organizations involved in promoting worldwide conservation ethics and goals.

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• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

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SECTION C: CORE EXPECTATIONS

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A. Represents management and demonstrates a commitment to the Zoo's mission statement and its values.

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B. Performs duties in a service-oriented manner.

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C. Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity.

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D. Maintains good work habits and adheres to the employee handbook and all policies and procedures.

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E. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment and supports the Office's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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F. Demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety and works with the Safety Officer as needed.

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G. Demonstrates good presentation skills in dealing with the public, Zoo Board, and internal and external stakeholders.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees, interns, and volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\s policies, applicable laws, and relevant labor laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; ensuring compliance with contracted obligations.

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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.

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EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of paid experience in animal husbandry and captive animal management. Supervisory and curatorial experience in a major zoological institution preferred. Significant lead experience may substitute for supervisory and curatorial experience.

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EDUCATION: Degree in zoology, biology, wildlife management, or related field preferred. Experience equivalent to education will be considered.

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The San Francisco Zoo encourages bilingual candidates to apply. Experience with various avian taxa preferred; penguins and psittacine experience desired. Experience with artificial incubation techniques, avian propagation, and husbandry.

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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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

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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 employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to potentially hazardous animals.

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Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Salary

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$72,000- $82,000

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San Francisco Zoo & Gardens

1 Zoo Road

San Francisco , CA

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