Zoo Clinical Nutritionist Position Available In Randolph, North Carolina

Zoo Clinical Nutritionist State of North Carolina – Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Randolph County, NC Job Details Full-time $67,852 – $118,741 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Nutrition Food production Management Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree 1 year Full Job Description Description of Work •This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. •Application Process Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.

This position is located at:

NC Zoo 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205

Primary Purpose of Position:

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join our team as the Zoo Clinical Nutritionist . The Clinical Nutritionist is a leader and an integral member of the Veterinary Medical Section of the North Carolina Zoo, helping to create a culture based on high quality animal care and welfare. This position will begin building a comprehensive nutrition program and will advance the mission of the North Carolina Zoo by developing and managing the animal nutrition program. Zoo Clinical Nutritionist will report to the Director of Animal Health and will work collaboratively with veterinary, animal care and horticultural staff in monitoring the health of the animal collection with respect to nutritional status and diet/browse consumption. This position is responsible for the development and management of the North Carolina Zoo’s nutrition center and its daily operation. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establishing policies and procedures regarding the nutrition program for the zoo collection including maintaining the department procedures manual, monitoring diet consumption, diet formulation, evaluation, analysis, and implementation Reviewing of the dietary husbandry protocols to ensure nutritional adequacy of diets regarding maintenance of health, breeding soundness, environmental enrichment and training. Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports as it relates to animal nutrition. Conducting all commissary operations in a manner that meets or exceeds AZA and USDA requirements and providing recommendations for complying with relevant regulations. Engaging with the public and the media to promote the scientific and educational aspects of the North Carolina Zoo’s Mission. Participating in teaching at veterinary camps, tours, and outreach/public engagements. Developing and participating in clinical research associated with the health of animals in human care and free-ranging wildlife. Developing funding sources and partnerships. Producing scientific papers and reports for associated research.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Position is considered “Essential/Mandatory Staff” and required to work on adverse weather days and during zoo emergencies. Must be able to work a rotating schedule including holidays and weekends that involves indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions. Must participate in occupational health program due to potential exposures to zoonosis. Must have good physical agility, strength, good hearing and vision, and perform physically demanding labor in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments e.g. animal enclosures. Specifically, this means the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal sounds, radio communication and emergency situations with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a valid driver’s license within 90 days of hire. Must be able to manage emergency situations efficiently and effectively by determining priorities in a highly active and stressful environment. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and maintain detailed accurate records and files. Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in all aspects of the nutritional program at the North Carolina Zoo. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and state/federal agencies on a cooperative basis for mutual goals. Ability to strategically think and plan for both short term and long-term zoo based nutritional objectives. Ability to critically analyze organizational issues after a review of evidence and data. Ability to advise and provide input to management regarding strategic plans, development of policies and procedures, and veterinary division organizational issues. The North Carolina Zoo – Asheboro, NC | North Carolina Zoo Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated experience using the theories and principles of comparative nutrition and its impacts on animal health and disease pathophysiology. Proven experience and skill in nutrition and dietary assessment techniques including interpretation of data. Demonstrated experience with quality and quantity food production, food systems management and food safety.

Management Prefers:

Demonstrated experience with comparative nutrition working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. If there are no qualified candidates remining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification. Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution AND three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information Division Description:

T he North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all of North Carolina’s citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the world’s wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays, conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty, plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal exhibits from these regions. The North Carolina Zoo – Asheboro, NC |

North Carolina Zoo Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Cami Bunting 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205

Phone:

336-879-7313

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.