Zoological Senior Specialist

MIRAL • Full-time • United Arab Emirates, AE • 1m ago

Job Scope

Performs daily husbandry tasks including administration of vitamins and medication as directed
Prepares food, provides proper nutrition and constant care of animals
Maintains a safe, appropriate and sanitary living conditions for all animal habitats
Applies proficient behavioral modification techniques. This includes, but is not limited in developing and implementing new behavior, training of naïve animals with minimum supervision, training behavior to completion without supervision, proactively maintaining conditioned behavior, and the ability to form relationships with most, if not all, of the animals in assigned area
Oversees the training and evaluation of colleagues and animals as directed by the leadership
Ensures guests, personal, colleagues, contractors and animals’ safety through constant monitoring of the behavioral precursors of potentially harmful behavior by both animals and people
Provides proactive guest services through guest interactions, animal programs/displays presentation, and responding to guest inquiries
Performs assigned roles in education and general public programs in the respective areas
Makes daily observations of animals and reports any abnormalities to the leadership team
Maintains all animal records, equipment, area responsibilities, and communication requirements on a daily basis
Functions as Ambassador by displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability; maintains a consistent attitude, motivation, and ability to accept feedback
Ensures all policies, guidelines, manuals and SOPs are followed at all times
Consistently practices safe work habits including, but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment, lifting and reporting of unsafe situations
Completes all required trainings and maintains professional development and compete
Performs other duties as assigned

To be considered for the role, you will need to have:
Job Essentials:

High School diploma or equivalent
Open Water SCUBA (not required for Aviculture)
3 years of relatable animal experience in a professional setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Excellent swimming and diving skills (not required for Aviculture)
Basic mathematical skill
Basic computer knowledge including MS Office and animal recording system

Dynamic Habitat/Aquarium

Thorough understanding of fish, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate husbandry, nutrition and natural history Aviculture
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of avian husbandry and incubation principles and techniques

Marine Mammal

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of marine mammal husbandry and training principles and techniques

Zoo Support & Rescue

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of marine mammal, avian, and reptilian husbandry/rescue/rehabilitation techniques

Job Desirable:

College background in Psychology, Zoology or Biology is a plus
CPR/AED certified
2 years of senior level experience in a zoological setting

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