Salary : $33,508.80 – $47,070.40 Annually
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Department: City of Little Rock Zoo
Division: Zoo Animal Management
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: 11/5/2023 10:00 AM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisory Responsibility?: No
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: Zoo
Grade: 307
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To provide overall daily care of an assigned animal collection, to include primates, great apes, or other exotic animals and their habitats/exhibits at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure the health, safety, training and welfare of assigned animals are in compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies, procedures and standards to include the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards.
This position is designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Essential Functions
Applicants will be screened and interviewed during the posting period; the position may close before the posted closing date.
Please go to this for a complete listing of essential functions, and required pre-employment screenings.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Zoology, or a related field and one (1) year of experience working as an animal care professional, to include the care of great apes, primates, or other exotic animals in a zoological setting, based on departmental need, or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
Must be available to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
- Online applications only, please upload both a cover letter and resume
- Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
- All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account.
- You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
- Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.
City of Little Rock Benefits
Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees
Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee’s dependents is available at the employee’s option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage.
Life Insurance – The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification.
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) – The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary.
Long-Term Disability – The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary.
Retirement – Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee.
Vacation
Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate:
Days Per Year
Up to 3 yrs. of service10
3 yrs. to 10 years of service15
10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18
20 yrs. of service and over22
Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year.
Discretionary Days
Regular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows:
Days
If hired January 1 through March 303
If hired April 1 through June 302
If hired July 1 through September 301
If hired October 1 through December 310
Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year.
Sick Leave
Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days.
Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities.
Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee’s immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards.
Funeral Leave
Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days (four (4) for out-of-state funerals) with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse’s immediate family.
Longevity Pay
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and for each year of service thereafter.
01
Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you willing and able to work weekends, holidays and nights? (NOTE: The zoo is open everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day)
- Yes
- No
03
Are you currently an employee of the City of Little Rock Zoo?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in the following areas?
- Zoology
- Biology
- Education
- Natural History
- Animal related degree
- Anthropology
- No related degree, but I have completed related coursework.
- No related Education
05
Do you have at least one (1) year of experience or an internship handling and caring for Great Apes, or Chimpanzees or Orangutans?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes to previous question, please describe your experience, including the applicable zoo or sanctuary:
07
Do you have 3 months or more experience (or an internship) caring for the following:
- Gorillas
- Chimpanzees
- Orangutans
- Old World Monkeys
- New World Monkeys
- Do not have experience with any of the animals listed above
08
How did you find out about this particular position?
- LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
- Facebook/Social Media
- Arkansas Business
- KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
- Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
- City Employee
- Friend or relative who does not work for the City
- Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
- Career Builder/Indeed
- Government Jobs
- Indeed
- College/University Career Page
- Career Fair
- Virtual Job Fair
- Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
- Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
- Department of Workforce Services
- AZA
- Other
Required Question