Class Concept
This is supervisory work involving management of professional Zookeepers and assigned wildlife animal collections/exhibits at the North Carolina Zoo. Directs and coordinates the daily activities of staff, identifies, and prioritizes animal care issues and problems. Duties include developing and implementing standard operational procedures, providing guidance in areas of animal husbandry and operations, and serving as liaison between front line staff, animal management and veterinary staff. Position conducts educational programs to the public regarding the animal's ecology, key conservation issues and exhibit themes or natural history Position is responsible for ensuring assigned animal areas meets Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards and regulations regarding health and behavior monitoring and assessment, feeding, animal/exhibit holding hygiene, safety, containment, animal records, administering prescribed preventative medical procedures and medical treatments, environmental enrichment, and operant conditioning. Facilitates in the hiring and performance management process, develops work schedules, trains, and mentors staff and interns.
