KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
 
**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit** 

 

Must have recent working experience in:

·              Operant conditioning in a positive reinforcement with elephants.

·              Environmental enrichment with elephants.

 

Must have working knowledge of biology, including animal anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behavior for elephants obtained from working in an AZA accredited zoo, sanctuary setting or related facility. 

Must have considerable knowledge of animal husbandry including:

·              Feeding strategies and species-specific nutrition

·              Accurate and thorough record-keeping

·              Animal capture & restraint

·              Safety and safe practices around dangerous animals 

 
Requires good oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.   

Requires basic computer knowledge for research & daily reporting.

 

Must have good physical agility, strength, vision & hearing, and the ability to perform strenuous physical work in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments, e.g. outdoor animal enclosures. Specifically, this means the ability to lift 50 pounds, walk, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal's sounds, radio communication and emergency situations.
 
 
 
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 
 
Graduation from a two-year technical or community college with a degree in zoo animal technology or other related curriculum; or graduation from high school and two years of animal care experience in a zoo or related facility; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. 
 
