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Zoo General Curator
Hiring Organization:
North Carolina Zoo
Date Posted:
2008-08-04
Position Description:
Position: Zoo General Curator
Vacancy Number: 60033244
Department: Environment Natural Resources
Division: ZOO Animal General Curators Office
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Asheboro, NC
Posting Date: 07/31/2008
Closing Date: 08/22/2008
Number of Positions: 1
Description of Work:
The NC Zoological Park seeks a General Curator to manage the Animal Management section. The Animal Management section is responsible for the care and management of approximately 1600 specimens. Care and management of the collection is provided by approximately 80 staff. The NC Zoo is a young and progressive organization in a rural setting in piedmont North Carolina. The General Curator leads all animal collection planning and implementation, including acquisition and disposition of animals. Directs development of collection management protocols and standard operating procedures including programs for animal husbandry, environmental enrichment, animal nutrition, and training. Collaborates with the Veterinary Services section to affect the delivery of preventative and clinical veterinary medicine. Guides staff management and development for a large staff of curators, supervisors and animal care givers. Participates in and often leads exhibit planning and capital improvements project management. Provides general management for field conservation and research programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Broad knowledge of Animal Husbandry; basic knowledge of national and international zoo world; clear understanding of priority of conservation issues nationally and internationally; proven record of team/people management; good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of windows based computer programs.
How to Apply:
An applicant must complete and submit a separate State Application for Employment form (PD-107), listing the position number and job title for the position applied for. DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a PD-107. Original application must be signed, dated and mailed to the contact person listed. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference with State Government should submit a copy of Form DD-214. All relevant experience must be listed on the PD-107 application form to receive proper credit; any information omitted from the application form cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. on the "closing date" will not be considered. When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Contact Person:
Ellie Meadows
Contact Agency:
DENR
Contact Address:
NC Zoo
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, 27205
Contact Phone:
336-879-7310
Contact Fax:
336-879-7315
Contact Email:
jobs@nczoo.org
Qualifications/Experience:
Training and Experience Requirements:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Zoology, Biology, Animal Husbandry or related curriculum and seven years of progressive experience in zoological work in Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos, three of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Salary/funding:
Hiring Range: $53,248 - $70,000
Term of Appointment:
Perm. FT
Application Deadline:
08/22/08
Contact
Information:
Ellie Meadows
4401 Zoo Parkway
Asheboro, NC 27205
USA
Telephone Number:
336-879-7310
Fax Number:
336-879-7315
Website:
http://www.nczoo.org
E-mail Address:
ellie.meadows@nczoo.org
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