Location: Tacoma,WA, USA
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**Zoological Aide Goat Attendant**
Salary $13.69 Hourly Location Tacoma, WA Job Type Part-time, 29 hrs per week or less Department Zoological and Environmental Education Job Number ZooAidGA21 Closing 4/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific Job Description Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Metro Parks Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington. The system is comprised of many different park facilities that offer residents a variety of recreational opportunities. From waterfront access to local neighborhood parks to large regional facilities and attractions, the MPT system is both a local community asset and regional destination.
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POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest. The 29-acre zoological park was established in 1905, and attracts over 800,000 visitors a year. It is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA), which ensure rigorously high standards of animal welfare, veterinary care, conservation, education and more. The Zoo sits within 700-acre Point Defiance Park, offering spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Point Defiance Zoo is operated by Metro Parks Tacoma, the oldest independent park district in Washington. For more information, visit
POSITION INFORMATION
Under the direction of full-time Staff Biologists, this positions primary responsibility is guest engagement and monitoring in the domestic goat exhibit. Other duties include assisting with daily maintenance and husbandry of the goats and other domestic animals; animal diets/food preparation and feeding; exhibit cleaning and general maintenance; animal health observations; record keeping; informal public demonstrations and education interpretation; other duties as assigned.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
* Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
* Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
* Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
* Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Essential Duties Under the supervision of full-time Staff Biologists, this position is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and husbandry for Goats; animal diets/food preparation and feeding; exhibit cleaning and general maintenance; animal health observations; medical treatments; record keeping; informal public demonstrations and education interpretation; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Must be a high school graduate.
* Must be at least 18 years old.
* College experience in biological sciences desirable.
* Previous animal care experience preferred.
* Must be able to communicate effectively and follow written & oral instructions.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Additional Information HOURS:
Up to 29 hours per week
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Adverse weather conditions.
Cold water while interacting with animals.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Lifting and carrying heavy objects or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
Pushing. Climbing. Walking.
Kneeling and crouching to work with and feed animals.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to potentially dangerous and sick animals.
Exposure to animal bodily fluids/products.
Chemicals, fumes, odors, poor ventilation and noise.
Contact with irate visitors.
METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource (253) ###-#### or ...@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.
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