Specialist I - Wildlife
Starting Pay Rate:
$15.00 per hour
Job Summary
Under general direction the person in this position performs duties to maintain the care of wildlife, as well as provide guidance to interns. Perform wildlife related duties including cleaning, husbandry, record keeping, and general labor.
Supervisory responsibilities
Interns and/or volunteers
Essential functions:
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operate and maintain anesthesia equipment
Operate and maintain x-ray equipment
Operate and maintain blood analyzer
Safely and effectively operate a 4x4 motor vehicle in an off-road environment in proximity to people and obstacles.
PATIENT CARE
Performs patient care under state and federal guidelines
Assist coordinator and full-time position with treatment plans
General husbandry, cleaning of kennels and enclosures, diet prep, administering medications and fluids
SUPERVISION/MISCELLANEOUS
Assumes supervisory duties in the absence of higher ranking personnel and accepts responsibility of patient care operations
Assist and guide interns on capture calls or when answering the phones
Assist with training of interns
Assist with social media management
Data entry/medical records
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Verbal skills to communicate effectively with the community, general public, subordinates, co-workers, supervisors
Math skills to calculate drug dosages
Supervisory skills to assist in assigning work, training others, reviewing performance, etc.
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers
Ability to lift 50lbs
Ability to assess quality of life for an animal and the ability to perform humane euthanasia when necessary
Decision-making and critical thinking skills, initiative
Qualifications:
Possess a valid Driver's License
Willing to non-standard hours, weekends and holidays
Willing to work overtime as required to complete work assignments
Education and experience:
Possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Prefer bachelor's degree in wildlife, biology, conservation, or another related field
Preference will be given to those possessing wildlife handling experience
Licenses and Certifications:
Possess and maintain a current Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED certification (training will be provided).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work requires frequent physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderately heavy items.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves moderate risk or discomforts, which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around or with moving vehicles, possible contagious diseases and unpredictable wildlife. Employees may be required to use protective clothing and work outside in extreme conditions. Be tolerable to extreme heat.
***There is a good chance that this position will turn into a permanent position, with the possibility of a full-time position.***