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Position: Herp Keeper (Temporary)
Location: Dallas Zoo, Dallas TX
Date: Apply by 9 March 2006
The Dallas Zoo Department of Herpetology is seeking to fill a Temporary Herp Keeper position. This position is full time paid position starting at $11.23 hour without a benefits package. Duties include daily care and maintenance of a diverse collection of amphibians and reptiles, feeding, cleaning, exhibit design, observation and documentation of animal behavior, minor maintenance and communicating/educating zoo visitors on zoo programs. Outdoor activities require lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, carrying and extensive walking. Must be able to follow all safety protocols and work safely around potentially dangerous animals. Minimum qualifications include 6 months experience in feeding and care of animals and a high school degree or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences may substitute for the required experience. We are seeking an individual who is flexible, self-motivated, innovative and a team player, has experience with venomous reptiles and aquatic support systems for amphibians and reptiles. Position requires a physical, drug /alcohol testing and TB Testing.
The duration of work is 6 to 12 months, but often such positions lead to full time opportunities. For more information please contact Bradley Lawrence (Reptile Supervisor) at BHLAWRE@mail.ci.dallas.tx.us
Location: Dallas Zoo, Dallas TX
Date: Apply by 9 March 2006
The Dallas Zoo Department of Herpetology is seeking to fill a Temporary Herp Keeper position. This position is full time paid position starting at $11.23 hour without a benefits package. Duties include daily care and maintenance of a diverse collection of amphibians and reptiles, feeding, cleaning, exhibit design, observation and documentation of animal behavior, minor maintenance and communicating/educating zoo visitors on zoo programs. Outdoor activities require lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, carrying and extensive walking. Must be able to follow all safety protocols and work safely around potentially dangerous animals. Minimum qualifications include 6 months experience in feeding and care of animals and a high school degree or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences may substitute for the required experience. We are seeking an individual who is flexible, self-motivated, innovative and a team player, has experience with venomous reptiles and aquatic support systems for amphibians and reptiles. Position requires a physical, drug /alcohol testing and TB Testing.
The duration of work is 6 to 12 months, but often such positions lead to full time opportunities. For more information please contact Bradley Lawrence (Reptile Supervisor) at BHLAWRE@mail.ci.dallas.tx.us