Job Details

Salary : $50,024.99 - $60,021.31 Annually
Location : Alexandria, Louisiana
Job Type: Classified
Division: Public Works
Department: Zoo
Opening Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

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Description
The purpose of this classification is to assist the Zoo Director in all major operating areas including animal collection and management, animal care, record keeping education, master planning, exhibit design, and administration.

Examples of Duties
Works directly with the Zoo Director and Curators to oversee the daily operation of the zoo: oversees office management, including supervising the secretary and cashiers; assists the Director in developing the policies and procedures related to zoo operation; researches information of Zoo Director on various topics regarding zoo operation and animal care; helps develop retail management strategies; participates in budget analysis and preparation, and disbursement of funds; receives, records and responds to messages, updating the Zoo Director of pertinent information; assists with special events.

Handles matters concerning personnel: schedules weekly meetings for staff and records all proceedings; schedules safety training for staff; reports information for department calendar to secretary; works directly with employees as well as the Personnel and Civil Service Offices.

Reviews, prepares, and/or maintains appropriate paperwork necessary to the functions of this position: assists the Zoo Director in application processes for permits, Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation, and licenses for operation; assists with permits needed for animal transactions; supervises the health care curator's animal/health records, making sure they are duplicated and maintained according to zoo and AZA policies.

Maintains direct correspondence with various agencies regarding all matters of zoo operation, these may include AZA, USDA, US Fish and Wildlife Service, LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, FEMA, Homeland Security and DEQ on all matters concerning permits, licensing, and adherence to guidelines and general zoo operation.

Assists Zoo Director in public relations matters: addresses the media; arranges for publicity or news releases; works with public relations officer of Mayor's Office if needed; assists with developing marketing strategies; serves as the representative for AZA including serving as representative for SSP and TAG programs; attends monthly Friends of The Alexandria Zoo meetings with the Zoo Director or in his absence.

Assumes directorship in the absence of Zoo Director.

Operates a personal computer utilizing programs which may include Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Lotus Notes, desktop publishing software, ZIMS and other animal record keeping software; and operates general office equipment, audio/visual equipment, zoo vehicles, and animal care and capture devices.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Zoology or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in zoological programming or operations; or any or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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