Job Description
Salary: $22.49 - $34.63 Hourly
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: ZO-2024-08
Department: City of Little Rock Zoo
Division: Zoo Animal Management
Opening Date: 08/28/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ..
Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Zoo
Grade: 710
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation JOB OBJECTIVE: To manage the day-to-day activities and operations of a designated section of the Little Rock Zoo's animal collection to ensure the proper husbandry, enrichment and welfare activities are provided to animals in compliance with all Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) guidelines, standards and applicable Departmental policies and safety procedures.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Essential Functions Please go to access the list of essential functions!
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Zoology, Animal Husbandry, or related area, five (5) years of experience in the care of birds, elephants, large and small hoofstock, or other exotic animals in a zoological setting, based on departmental need, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. 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.
Application Requirements - Online applications only
- Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
- You may check your inbox in your account 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.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed NON-Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays the eintire cost of employee only health insurance for the base plan. Higher levels of health coverage and dependent coverage is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Paid Time Off Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave may be used for vacation, personal illness, funeral Leave/attendance, illness of a family member or other personal business.
Generous leave accruals with carry over capability.
Short-Term Disability Leave Short-Term Disability (STD) can be used for extended personal illness requiring the employee to be absent more than three (3) days (with acceptable medical documentation).
All full-time non-uniformed non-union eligible employees earn STD at the rate of six (6) days per year.
After five (5) years of service, an employee will receive 2% of the STD account (maximum 1,000 hours) per years of service, upon termination of employment.
Longevity Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year thereafter.
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Are you currently an employee of the City of Little Rock Zoo?
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Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?
03
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the following areas?
- Zoology
- Biology
- Education
- Natural History
- Animal related degree
- No related degree, but I have completed related coursework.
- No related Education
04
Please list any related education or certification not indicated in the above question:
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Do you have experience caring for elephants?
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If yes, indicate the length of experience:
- Less then 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Internship only
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If you answered yes to question #6, please describe your experience handling elephants:
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Do you have 9 months or experience caring for the following:
- Black Rhino
- Alpacas
- Other Hoofstock
- Camels
- Do not have experience with any of the animals listed above
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If yes, describe your experience:
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How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- Professional Association
- Other
Required Question
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