Job Title:  Animal Care Technician 
Location:  Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannah, Georgia 
Nature of Position:  This position is responsible for day to day animal care including feeding, cleaning, habitat maintenance, record keeping, animal enrichment and training. 
 
Reports To:  Supervisor of Living Collections/Veterinarian
 
Salary Range:  $12.46 hourly min -$21.04 hourly max 

Education Required:  Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework in animal science or related field 
 
Education Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree in an animal/wildlife related field from an accredited college or university 
  
Experience, Skill, Know-How and Certification:  At least 2 years basic animal husbandry experience.  Proven ability to work well with others.  Experience with word processing and other software, including data entry skills 
Sufficient oral communication skills to give educational information to visitors, including children.  Able to read and comprehend animal diets, instructions, and other printed information 
 
Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides daily care for the animal collection at Oatland Island Wildlife Center including diet preparation, feeding, cleaning, enrichment and habitat maintenance.  Maintains daily record keeping.  Provides instruction to visitors in selected education programs.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Director. 

Terms of Employment:  Incumbents are considered "at will." Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade as determined by Human Resources and allowable experience. This is a 260 day position. GR7. 1213.The normal work schedule is Friday through Tuesday. Incumbents may also be required to work extended hours and occasional holidays, typically with advance notice. 
 
Closing Date:  1/6/2014 
To apply visit:  https://jobpostings.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=3816

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools does not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service.  
