Association Of Zoos & Aquariums
Zoo Director
Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, Minot, North Dakota, United States, 58703
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JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:
Zoo Director
Company: Minot Park District/Roosevelt Park ZooGENERAL PURPOSE:
Plans, coordinates, manages and directs Roosevelt Park Zoo operations, activities, and personnel.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties
ARE NOT
intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Oversees and coordinates the Zoo’s daily operations including administration, collection management, public education, and building and grounds maintenance.Monitors and ensures the Zoo and animal collections are properly maintained and provide for the enjoyment and education of the public.Directs the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans for projects in the Zoo including construction, building and grounds maintenance, and/or animal transactions.Develops and administers the Zoo’s budget; monitors and authorizes expenditures.Supervises and participates in fundraising activities; secures and administers grant funding.Hires, supervises, trains, and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures staff compliance with zoo policies, procedures, and safety practices.Ensures zoo staff receive all the necessary safety training regarding equipment operations and protocols for working around exotic animals.Oversees the collection’s veterinary health functions including medical treatments and the administration of animal medications.Monitors and ensures compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations, rules, and standards pertaining to zoo management and exotic animal care.Coordinates inspections and maintains all required permits and accreditations necessary for the operation of the Zoo.Responds to public inquiries, requests, and complaints regarding zoo related matters.Serves as a spokesperson for the Zoo and delivers presentations to community groups and organizations regarding zoo operations.Assists with and participates in special events and promotional activities for the Zoo.Coordinates with other District departments in planning and implementing zoo projects.Attends meetings and/or serves on committees pertaining to zoo management, construction, and development.Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental reports, records, and documentation.Performs other duties as assigned or required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, or related field, AND five years’ experience directing zoo operations and working with exotic animals; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Licenses or Certifications:Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License.Required Knowledge of:Principles and practices of zoology and veterinary medicine.Zoo operations and management principles.Regulations and standards governing zoo management.Exotic animal breeding, care, and feeding principles and processes.Safety protocols pertaining to the handling and care of exotic animals.Building and grounds maintenance principles, practices, and equipment.Processes for developing and implementing budgets.Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.Required Skill in:Directing and coordinating the district’s zoo operations.Ensuring the Zoo’s animal collection is properly cared for and facilities are appropriately maintained.Maintaining compliance with regulations and standards governing zoo management.Developing and implementing zoo plans, policies, procedures, and programs.Overseeing and coordinating the Zoo’s veterinary health function.Serving as a spokesperson for the Zoo and interacting with the public.Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditure.Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.Work is performed in and around zoo facilities and involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, contact with exotic animals, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONTITLE:
Zoo Director
Company: Minot Park District/Roosevelt Park ZooGENERAL PURPOSE:
Plans, coordinates, manages and directs Roosevelt Park Zoo operations, activities, and personnel.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties
ARE NOT
intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Oversees and coordinates the Zoo’s daily operations including administration, collection management, public education, and building and grounds maintenance.Monitors and ensures the Zoo and animal collections are properly maintained and provide for the enjoyment and education of the public.Directs the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans for projects in the Zoo including construction, building and grounds maintenance, and/or animal transactions.Develops and administers the Zoo’s budget; monitors and authorizes expenditures.Supervises and participates in fundraising activities; secures and administers grant funding.Hires, supervises, trains, and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures staff compliance with zoo policies, procedures, and safety practices.Ensures zoo staff receive all the necessary safety training regarding equipment operations and protocols for working around exotic animals.Oversees the collection’s veterinary health functions including medical treatments and the administration of animal medications.Monitors and ensures compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations, rules, and standards pertaining to zoo management and exotic animal care.Coordinates inspections and maintains all required permits and accreditations necessary for the operation of the Zoo.Responds to public inquiries, requests, and complaints regarding zoo related matters.Serves as a spokesperson for the Zoo and delivers presentations to community groups and organizations regarding zoo operations.Assists with and participates in special events and promotional activities for the Zoo.Coordinates with other District departments in planning and implementing zoo projects.Attends meetings and/or serves on committees pertaining to zoo management, construction, and development.Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental reports, records, and documentation.Performs other duties as assigned or required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Veterinary Medicine, or related field, AND five years’ experience directing zoo operations and working with exotic animals; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Licenses or Certifications:Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver’s License.Required Knowledge of:Principles and practices of zoology and veterinary medicine.Zoo operations and management principles.Regulations and standards governing zoo management.Exotic animal breeding, care, and feeding principles and processes.Safety protocols pertaining to the handling and care of exotic animals.Building and grounds maintenance principles, practices, and equipment.Processes for developing and implementing budgets.Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.Required Skill in:Directing and coordinating the district’s zoo operations.Ensuring the Zoo’s animal collection is properly cared for and facilities are appropriately maintained.Maintaining compliance with regulations and standards governing zoo management.Developing and implementing zoo plans, policies, procedures, and programs.Overseeing and coordinating the Zoo’s veterinary health function.Serving as a spokesperson for the Zoo and interacting with the public.Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditure.Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.Work is performed in and around zoo facilities and involves exposure to extreme weather conditions, contact with exotic animals, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
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