Zoo Curator of Operations

2 weeks ago


Orange County CA, United States County of Orange Full time

**CAREER DESCRIPTION**:
**ZOO CURATOR OF OPERATIONS**

**SALARY INFORMATION**
- In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

- Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
- Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

**OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**:

- This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Curator vacancies within the County of Orange. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange._

**DEADLINE TO **APPLY**:
**_Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PT)._**

**THE COUNTY**
- The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.**OC COMMUNITY RESOURCES (OCCR)**
OC Community Resources is a multi-faceted department comprised of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Housing & Homeless Services, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries.
- **OC ZOO**
The OC Zoo is located inside Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Animals on exhibit include black bears, mountain lions, a bald eagle, foxes, a red-tailed hawk, great horned owls, porcupines, coyotes, turkey vultures, and venomous and non-venomous reptiles. The zoo also features a barnyard area with domestic goats, jacob sheep, and rabbits.**THE OPPORTUNITY**
OC Parks has an exciting full time regular opportunity for a Zoo Curator at the Orange County Zoo located in the Irvine Regional Park. The Zoo Curator is a key member of the OC Zoo team and is entrusted and relied upon for staff development and animal health and welfare.
- The Zoo Curator of Operations duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Supervise day-to-day OC Zoo operations
- Under the direction of a licensed Veterinarian, responsible for the Zoo's veterinary equipment inventory, medication, and drugs
- Assist Zoo Manager in the development and implementation of operational plans, activities, policies and procedures
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of full-time OC Zoo staff and other staff as assigned
- Supervise activities regarding animal capture/restraint, and receiving/shipping of animals
- Responsible for the inventory and ordering of the various Zoo animal food required
- Responsible for the Zoo's animal records and medical record keeping
- Responsible for the Zoo's vector and rodent control program
- Supervise and assign the Zoo's animal care department and adopt-a-park volunteers
- Responsible for the maintenance management matrix (CMMS)
- Implement and oversee animal training and enrichment programs
- Supervise the responsibility of all animal keeper staff including performance evaluations, conflict resolution and progressive discipline
- Other duties as assigned include: filling in for absent Animal Keepers, administering medications, cleaning exhibits, preparing diets, restraining animals, minor maintenance and landscaping in all environmental conditions

**DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES**
**Technical Expertise | Zoo Management**
- Bachelor's degree or higher in zoology, biology, or closely related field
- Experience working with ZIMS record keeping program
- Understand the principles and practices involved in operating a zoo facility
- Knowledge of the varieties, habits, diets, capture, and restraint of mammals, birds, and reptiles commonly found in zoos
- Knowledge of various diseases affecting zoo animals and the appropriate methods and techniques for disease prevention and control
- Experience with proper handling and restraint of zoo animals
- Propose and prepare contracts for feed and veterinary services
- Collaborate with veterinary staff to ensure the health and welfare of animals
- Maintain comprehensive records pertaining to the keeping and care of zoo animals and zoo operations

**Technical Knowledge | Zoo Experience & Safety Practices**
- Experience with animal behaviors, animal husbandry training, and operant conditioning
- Plan and coordinate the care, diet, treatment and record maintenance of animals
- Knowledge of detecting illness, injury or other disorders in zoo animals
- Maintain the animal exhibits, building equipment, and mechanical systems
- Assist in the development of the Zoo's animal collection
- Report and correct animal maintenance issues or potential hazards
- Follow the Zoo's safety standards, rules and regulations
- Perform safe practices while working around the animals at all times, including daily and during capture, restraint, and animal transport
- Ensure continuous public and staff safety within the Zoo grounds
- Perform safe practices with the operation of vehicles and tools

**Leadership & Supervision**
- Plan, organize, evaluat



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