JOB OBJECTIVE

To provide overall daily care of an assigned animal collection, to include a variety of species of birds, small and medium hoofstock, and other exotic animals and their habitats/exhibits at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure the health, safety, training and welfare of assigned animals are in compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies, procedures and standards to include the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards. This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE. These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Zoology, or a related field and one (1) year of experience working as an animal care professional, to include the care of variety of species of birds, small and medium hoofstock, or other exotic animals in a zoological setting, based on departmental need, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must be available to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

DISCLAIMER

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.