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Zoo Attendant - .6 FTE
Zoo Attendant - .6 FTE-March 2024
Madison
Mar 31, 2026
About Zoo Attendant - .6 FTE

  JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Henry Vilas Zoo has two current vacancies for .6FTE Zoo Attendants. The eligibility list created for this recruitmentwill be used to fill future Zoo Attendant vacancies over the next six(6) months. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION As an employer, we striveto provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions arevalued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvementare fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, andmeeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. Allemployees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence theawareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who areculturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productiveways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populationsincluding women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons withdisabilities are especially encouraged to apply. DEFINITION Undersupervision, perform duties necessary to ensure the care of zoo animalsand the cleaning and maintenance of zoo enclosures, buildings, andgrounds. Assist Zoo Keeper staff to provide daily care for a large anddiverse zoological collection, maintain facility as needed, and providea positive and safe experience for guests of the Henry Vilas Zoo.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Prepares foods and follows established animal feedingschedules and prescribed diets. Cleans animal enclosures and performsbasic exhibit and grounds upkeep. Provides animals with scheduledenrichment and documents accordingly. Directs and controls animalswithin and between exhibit spaces. Observes and evaluates animalbehavior, social interactions, breeding, etc. to identify animal healthissues and overall well-being. Assists veterinary staff in the diagnosisand treatment of animals. Accurately records and communicates animalinformation through use of reporting methods and communication tools.Takes necessary precautions to ensure the safety of workers, animals,and the public. Picks up, loads, and unloads animal food and supplies.Communicates, assists, and interacts positively with the public. Workseffectively and cooperatively with other Zoo Keepers and managementstaff. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Requires aminimum of an Associate\'s Degree or two years of college courses in abiological or zoological background. Prior paid, volunteer, or internexperience in an AZA accredited or related facility preferred. Othercombinations of education, training, and/or experience that provide anequivalent background may also be considered. ***** APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Other: TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION FOLLOW THE NEXTSTEPS: 1. GO TO OUR WEBSITE:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyofdane 2. CLICK ON JOBTITLE, THIS WILL OPEN THE NEXT SCREEN. CLICK ON THE BOX THAT SAYS\"APPLY\". 3. COMPLETE ALL AREAS (INFO, WORK, EDUCATION, ADDITIONAL,REFERENCES, ATTACHMENTS (IF YOU HAVE AN DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH), QUESTIONS(THESE WILL BE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS DUE WITH THE RECRUITMENT), THENREVIEW AND THEN CERTIFY TO APPLY). 4. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LOG INTO YOURPROFILE TO CHECK POSITIONS YOU HAVE APPLIED. WHEN YOU LOG IN CLICK ONYOUR NAME ON THE TOP RIGHT, CLICK ON APPLICATIONS; THIS WILL SHOW ALLPOSITIONS YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR AND THE CURRENT STATUS. Apply Online:www.countyofdane.com

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