Wildlife Care Supervisor - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Wildlife Care Supervisor is responsible for and oversees all aspects of the welfare, safe care, and handling of an assigned wildlife collection and contributes to collection strategic planning. The Wildlife Care Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision of the staff and the routines to ensure safe care and handling of an assigned wildlife collection. This position reports to the Wildlife Care Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead, manage, evaluate, and develop the performance of animal care staff as assigned and resolve conflicts in a timely and appropriate manner.

Frequently inspect and observe assigned collection for overall health and welfare.

Evaluate, adjust, and coordinate husbandry standards and techniques applied to an assigned animal collection according to a zoological master plan.

Ensure the wildlife welfare standards are upheld and improved upon where necessary according to the organizations Wildlife Welfare Policy.

Ensure proper communication with the Veterinary Team on medical cases and health status of animals within assigned areas.

Ensure use of appropriate wildlife handling, shipment, management and training methodologies for the collection.

Represent the leadership and the animal care divisions in partnership with operations.

Effectively lead their assigned team by providing the support and guidance that enables each team member to be empowered and successful.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Preferred candidate with marsupials and monotremes, small carnivores, and small ungulates experience

JOB EXPERIENCE

One or more years’ experience supervising/leading animal department and personnel in an AZA accredited zoo or equivalent facility required.

Four to six years hands on wildlife care experience required.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in zoology, animal science, or a related field preferred.

Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Strong working knowledge of Wildlife Welfare.

Basic taxonomic knowledge.

Exotic wildlife management and husbandry skills.

Effective organizational communication and team building skills.

Effective leadership skills.

Regulatory and membership agencies and regulations (USDA, USFWS, AZA, CITES etc.) knowledge.

Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Able to operate computer software programs.

Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective, diverse teams.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family Passes

Complimentary Tickets

Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Local and In-House Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Location: Escondido, CA

Position Type: Salaried Exempt Position

Salary Rate: $93,953.60

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience and skills. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Fraudulent Recruiting

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If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org. If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately.

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.