Zoo Operations Assistant
Zoo Operations Assistant
Ventura County Community College District
Salary: $52,128.00 - $72,024.00 Annually
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2024-00317
Location: Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA
Department: MC - Student Learning
Closing: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
WHAT YOU'LL DO Underthegeneral supervisionof the Zoo Operations Supervisor,help overseethe maintenance and care of the animal population in thecollege's zoo;provideguidance and instructionalassistanceto students in the handling, training, care, and showing of domestic and non-domestic animals;performvariousoperational and clerical duties related to theteaching zoo.
WHERE YOU'LL WORK Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, was founded in 1967. It serves approximately 15,000 students, and with a "students first" philosophy, empowers its diverse community of learners to complete their goals for academic transfer, basic skills, and career education. More information can be found on theMoorpark College website. WHO WE ARE The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County.VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.
SALARY PLACEMENT New Employees: Generally, new employees are placed on the first step of the appropriate range of the salary schedule. Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary. New and current employees may be eligible for advanced step placement as outlined inSection 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules of the Personnel Commission for Classified Employees(Download PDF reader).
Representative Duties
Process requests for program presentations, including calculating fees, scheduling date and time of presentations, and collecting deposit and fee balances. Maintain records on presentations given and produce summary reports. Coordinate the use of zoo facilities for student-led presentations and events; in the absence of instructors and/or Instructional Lab Technicians, oversee student-led animal presentations to ensure the safety of the public, students, and animals; perform in presentations and participate in events as needed. Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment for animal care, nutrition, training, and veterinary needs; order supplies and materials as necessary; prepare and track requisitions and purchase orders; ensure proper storage and handling of food supplies and equipment for the animal population and classroom materials; oversee supplies, materials, and equipment expenditures. Provide support to instructional staff in coordinating the training of animals for care, handling, restraint, and presentations, to foster the development of students in technical areas. Interact with news media personnel, other college and district personnel, and the general public regarding regular and special events at the teaching zoo.
Participate in meetings related to the teaching zoo operations, animal care and training, camps, and committees; Ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Ensure student attendance and compliance with rules and regulations of the teaching zoo and the instructional zoo program. Maintain the teaching zoo and other assigned areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition; oversee the proper use of the facilities and safe practices with the zoo to ensure the safety of the public, students, and animals. Capture and restrain animals as necessary for treatment and transport. Assist veterinarian with capture, restraint, handling and medication of animals. Follow veterinarian instructions and provide basic first aid to animals when needed. Operate a variety of equipment and machinery, including instructional equipment and specialized trade equipment such as blow dart, syringes and veterinary equipment; investigate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of technical malfunctions; enter work orders when appropriate. Operate office equipment including computers, printers and copiers. Operate vehicles including trailer-vehicle combinations, trucks and vans. Answer telephone calls, referring to appropriate personnel or taking messages as necessary. Respond to inquiries related to the instructional zoo program, animal shows and general information. Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of college course work in biology, education, related field or equivalent, and two years full time professional experience working in a zoo with non-domestic animals or equivalent. Experience working with students in an organized setting is preferred. Valid CPR certification ValidFirstAidcertification AnimalCare andTrainingcertificateoritsequivalent Valid California Driver's License
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.
The examination processmayconsist of any of the following components:
- A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
- B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting onfinal score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond theminimumrequirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position asevidencedin the application materials. Please be sure to answer everycomponentof each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.
The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION: Date Range:Tuesday, February 18, 2025to Monday February 24, 2025 Location:The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, usingZoom. Toparticipate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.
The examinationcomponents and datesaresubject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadlinein order tomove forward in therecruitmentprocess. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts,foreign transcript evaluation,copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you.The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement.Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request in an email mailto:[email protected] an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visitourClassified Careers page.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5914069
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