Animal Care Professional, Primates/South America
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. However we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We need to map content to these headings.
We have:
- About the role: could be description of zoo and mission and position summary. That's substantive.
- Responsibilities: essential functions (daily animal husbandry, etc.)
- Requirements: maybe qualifications (education, experience) and other requirements? But we have separate Qualifications and Skills headings. The instruction says use headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to decide what goes where.
We have "Qualifications" section in posting: Education And Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge, And Desired Qualities, Other Requirements. Also "Physical Demands" and "Safety Analysis". Those could be part of Requirements? But we have separate headings: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. Might be overlapping. We need to follow instruction: Use those headings only if posting has real specific content for them. We need to decide mapping.
Probably:
- About the role: description of zoo, mission, position summary.
- Responsibilities: essential functions (list).
- Requirements: maybe "Other Requirements" (health, safety, certifications, driver license, travel) plus physical demands and safety analysis? But those are more like requirements.
- Qualifications: Education And Work Experience.
- Skills: Skills, Knowledge, And Desired Qualities.
- Benefits: not present (no mention). So omit Benefits.
- Pay: not present. Omit.
- Schedule: HOURS OF WORK section present. So include Schedule.
Thus we will have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule.
We must not include empty sections.
Now we need to format content: Use for each heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "ORGAZATIONAL COMMITMENT" maybe? That's EEO statement; we should remove equal-opportunity boilerplate. Also remove "APPLICATION PROCESS". Also remove "This job description reflects the general nature..." etc. That's boilerplate? Might be considered generic but it's part of description; but instruction says remove duplicated lines and application instructions. The line "This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties." is generic but maybe we keep? It's not boilerplate like EEO. However it's a standard disclaimer; but not explicitly listed to remove. Safer to keep? Might be considered boilerplate but not in list. I'd keep it as part of responsibilities? Actually it's a note about job description. Could be considered boilerplate but not in removal list. I'd keep it as a paragraph under Responsibilities maybe.
Also remove "Supervisory Responsibilities" heading? It's a section but we might incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements. Since we have no separate heading for supervisory, we can embed that content under Responsibilities as a paragraph.
Similarly "SAFETY ANALYSIS" and "PHYSICAL DEMANDS" could be under Requirements.
We need to preserve all substantive information: so we must include the content from those sections, just not as separate headings if we don't have matching headings. We'll embed them under Requirements.
Now let's extract content.
About the role: The first paragraph: "Description Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) is a nonprofit, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Zoo and regional tourist attraction serving the greater Birmingham community and beyond. We advance wildlife conservation through responsible animal care, education, and local and global conservation efforts in support of our mission, Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World." Then "Position Summary The Animal Care Professional is responsible for performing daily animal husbandry and supporting animal health and wellbeing, including monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, maintaining accurate records, and engaging with guests through informal and formal interactions. This role contributes to safe, consistent, and high-quality animal care operations across the assigned department. The team provides care for Black-Handed spider monkey, De Brazza’s monkey, Sumatran orangutan, Cotton-top tamarin, Black howler monkey, Lar gibbon, and others. All employees serve as ambassadors of the Zoo and are expected to act in a professional manner consistent with the Zoo’s mission and its core values of Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Inclusion. This expectation applies when interacting with the public or when reasonably perceived as representing the organization."
We can combine into About the role.
Responsibilities: Essential Functions list: "Performs daily animal husbandry and supports animal health and wellbeing, including maintaining habitats, preparing diets, monitoring behavior, providing enrichment and training, and adapting care practices based on environmental and operational needs. Observes, documents, and communicates animal behavior, health, and wellbeing concerns; maintains accurate records; and supports safe animal handling, restraint, and transport using approved techniques.Collaborates with team members, including assisting training new staff and volunteers, and volunteers, and supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming work environment while engaging with guests and contributing to consistent, safe, and high-quality animal care practices in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable departmental guidelines.This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. This position may be assigned additional duties reasonably related to the employee’s primary responsibilities and organizational needs, provided such duties are within the employee’s training, experience, and safety requirements and do not materially change the nature of the position."
Also Supervisory Responsibilities: "For purposes of this job description, “staff” may include employees, volunteers, interns, and other assigned personnel. No direct supervisory responsibility for staff.Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and adherence to organizational policies, safety procedures, and training requirements, serving as a model for staff."
We can incorporate that as a paragraph.
Now Requirements: Should include Safety Analysis, Physical Demands, Other Requirements (health, safety, certifications, driver license, travel). Also maybe "QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" but that's more qualifications.
Let's extract Safety Analysis: "SAFETY ANALYSIS This position involves exposure to hazards common to outdoor and operational Zoo environments, including weather conditions, equipment, and other environmental factors.Specific training and procedures will be provided to maintain safety of people as the highest priority, followed by the safety of the animal collection.Use and understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required based on assigned tasks and work conditions.Employees are required to follow all Zoo safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Emergency Procedure Manual and to promptly report injuries, incidents, or safety concerns through established reporting channels."
Physical Demands: "PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move for extended periods in outdoor and operational environments.Ability to use hands, fingers, and tools or equipment required for assigned tasks.Ability to communicate effectively, including exchanging information with others.Ability to routinely move, lift, or carry items up to 50 pounds or more, depending on assigned duties.Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, humidity, temperature changes, and wet or uneven surfaces."
Other Requirements: "Other Requirements Employees working in or around animal areas may be required to meet health and safety requirements based on job duties and risk exposure, in accordance with applicable law. These requirements may include TB testing, rabies vaccination or titer verification, and documentation of other vaccinations. In situations where required documentation is not provided or current, employees may be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including an N95 respirator or similar protection, as determined by workplace safety protocols.May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to complete training and certification as a condition of the role.May be required to operate Zoo-owned vehicles (including golf carts), powered equipment, and/or ride or attraction systems. In such cases, must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with Zoo policy. A pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check will be conducted, and an annual MVR review is required.May be required to travel on occasion."
Also maybe "QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" heading but that's part of Qualifications.
Now Qualifications: "Education And Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in animal care is preferred, which may include volunteer, internship, or paid roles in a zoo, aquarium, or similar setting."
Skills: "Skills, Knowledge, And Desired Qualities Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities. Communicates clearly and respectfully in both written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively with others, and participates in guest engagement opportunities, including presentations. Maintains attention to detail and proficiency with standard computer systems and demonstrates initiative and an interest in supporting conservation-focused work."
Now Schedule: "HOURS OF WORK Work schedules are based on operational needs and may include any combination of weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.Employees may be required to work during emergency situations or unusual operational circumstances."
Now we need to output HTML fragment with sections.
We'll do:
About the role
... (combined description)
Responsibilities
- Performs daily animal husbandry and supports animal health and wellbeing, including maintaining habitats, preparing diets, monitoring behavior, providing enrichment and training, and adapting care practices based on environmental and operational needs.
- Observes, documents, and communicates animal behavior, health, and wellbeing concerns; maintains accurate records; and supports safe animal handling, restraint, and transport using approved techniques.
- Collaborates with team members, including assisting training new staff and volunteers, and supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming work environment while engaging with guests and contributing to consistent, safe, and high-quality animal care practices in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable departmental guidelines.
- This position may be assigned additional duties reasonably related to the employee’s primary responsibilities and organizational needs, provided such duties are within the employee’s training, experience, and safety requirements and do not materially change the nature of the position.
- For purposes of this job description, “staff” may include employees, volunteers, interns, and other assigned personnel. No direct supervisory responsibility for staff. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and adherence to organizational policies, safety procedures, and training requirements, serving as a model for staff.
But note we need to preserve the sentence "This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties." That's a line we could include as a list item or paragraph. I'll include as a list item.
Now Requirements section: combine Safety Analysis, Physical Demands, Other Requirements.
We'll make a with items for each bullet? But the content is prose; we could break into list items for each distinct requirement. However instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/ben
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "ORGAZATIONAL COMMITMENT" maybe? That's EEO statement; we should remove equal-opportunity boilerplate. Also remove "APPLICATION PROCESS". Also remove "This job description reflects the general nature..." etc. That's boilerplate? Might be considered generic but it's part of description; but instruction says remove duplicated lines and application instructions. The line "This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties." is generic but maybe we keep? It's not boilerplate like EEO. However it's a standard disclaimer; but not explicitly listed to remove. Safer to keep? Might be considered boilerplate but not in list. I'd keep it as part of responsibilities? Actually it's a note about job description. Could be considered boilerplate but not in removal list. I'd keep it as a paragraph under Responsibilities maybe. Also remove "Supervisory Responsibilities" heading? It's a section but we might incorporate into Responsibilities or Requirements. Since we have no separate heading for supervisory, we can embed that content under Responsibilities as a paragraph. Similarly "SAFETY ANALYSIS" and "PHYSICAL DEMANDS" could be under Requirements. We need to preserve all substantive information: so we must include the content from those sections, just not as separate headings if we don't have matching headings. We'll embed them under Requirements. Now let's extract content. About the role: The first paragraph: "Description Birmingham Zoo Inc. (BZI) is a nonprofit, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Zoo and regional tourist attraction serving the greater Birmingham community and beyond. We advance wildlife conservation through responsible animal care, education, and local and global conservation efforts in support of our mission, Inspiring Passion to Conserve the Natural World." Then "Position Summary The Animal Care Professional is responsible for performing daily animal husbandry and supporting animal health and wellbeing, including monitoring behavior, maintaining habitats, preparing diets, providing enrichment, maintaining accurate records, and engaging with guests through informal and formal interactions. This role contributes to safe, consistent, and high-quality animal care operations across the assigned department. The team provides care for Black-Handed spider monkey, De Brazza’s monkey, Sumatran orangutan, Cotton-top tamarin, Black howler monkey, Lar gibbon, and others. All employees serve as ambassadors of the Zoo and are expected to act in a professional manner consistent with the Zoo’s mission and its core values of Passion, Excellence, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Inclusion. This expectation applies when interacting with the public or when reasonably perceived as representing the organization." We can combine into About the role. Responsibilities: Essential Functions list: "Performs daily animal husbandry and supports animal health and wellbeing, including maintaining habitats, preparing diets, monitoring behavior, providing enrichment and training, and adapting care practices based on environmental and operational needs. Observes, documents, and communicates animal behavior, health, and wellbeing concerns; maintains accurate records; and supports safe animal handling, restraint, and transport using approved techniques.Collaborates with team members, including assisting training new staff and volunteers, and volunteers, and supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming work environment while engaging with guests and contributing to consistent, safe, and high-quality animal care practices in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable departmental guidelines.This job description reflects the general nature of the work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. This position may be assigned additional duties reasonably related to the employee’s primary responsibilities and organizational needs, provided such duties are within the employee’s training, experience, and safety requirements and do not materially change the nature of the position." Also Supervisory Responsibilities: "For purposes of this job description, “staff” may include employees, volunteers, interns, and other assigned personnel. No direct supervisory responsibility for staff.Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and adherence to organizational policies, safety procedures, and training requirements, serving as a model for staff." We can incorporate that as a paragraph. Now Requirements: Should include Safety Analysis, Physical Demands, Other Requirements (health, safety, certifications, driver license, travel). Also maybe "QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" but that's more qualifications. Let's extract Safety Analysis: "SAFETY ANALYSIS This position involves exposure to hazards common to outdoor and operational Zoo environments, including weather conditions, equipment, and other environmental factors.Specific training and procedures will be provided to maintain safety of people as the highest priority, followed by the safety of the animal collection.Use and understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required based on assigned tasks and work conditions.Employees are required to follow all Zoo safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Emergency Procedure Manual and to promptly report injuries, incidents, or safety concerns through established reporting channels." Physical Demands: "PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and move for extended periods in outdoor and operational environments.Ability to use hands, fingers, and tools or equipment required for assigned tasks.Ability to communicate effectively, including exchanging information with others.Ability to routinely move, lift, or carry items up to 50 pounds or more, depending on assigned duties.Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to weather, humidity, temperature changes, and wet or uneven surfaces." Other Requirements: "Other Requirements Employees working in or around animal areas may be required to meet health and safety requirements based on job duties and risk exposure, in accordance with applicable law. These requirements may include TB testing, rabies vaccination or titer verification, and documentation of other vaccinations. In situations where required documentation is not provided or current, employees may be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including an N95 respirator or similar protection, as determined by workplace safety protocols.May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to complete training and certification as a condition of the role.May be required to operate Zoo-owned vehicles (including golf carts), powered equipment, and/or ride or attraction systems. In such cases, must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with Zoo policy. A pre-employment Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check will be conducted, and an annual MVR review is required.May be required to travel on occasion." Also maybe "QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS" heading but that's part of Qualifications. Now Qualifications: "Education And Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Experience in animal care is preferred, which may include volunteer, internship, or paid roles in a zoo, aquarium, or similar setting." Skills: "Skills, Knowledge, And Desired Qualities Demonstrates strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities. Communicates clearly and respectfully in both written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively with others, and participates in guest engagement opportunities, including presentations. Maintains attention to detail and proficiency with standard computer systems and demonstrates initiative and an interest in supporting conservation-focused work." Now Schedule: "HOURS OF WORK Work schedules are based on operational needs and may include any combination of weekdays, weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.Employees may be required to work during emergency situations or unusual operational circumstances." Now we need to output HTML fragment with sections. We'll do:
About the role
... (combined description)
Responsibilities
- Performs daily animal husbandry and supports animal health and wellbeing, including maintaining habitats, preparing diets, monitoring behavior, providing enrichment and training, and adapting care practices based on environmental and operational needs.
- Observes, documents, and communicates animal behavior, health, and wellbeing concerns; maintains accurate records; and supports safe animal handling, restraint, and transport using approved techniques.
- Collaborates with team members, including assisting training new staff and volunteers, and supports a respectful, safe, and welcoming work environment while engaging with guests and contributing to consistent, safe, and high-quality animal care practices in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
- Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and applicable departmental guidelines.
- This position may be assigned additional duties reasonably related to the employee’s primary responsibilities and organizational needs, provided such duties are within the employee’s training, experience, and safety requirements and do not materially change the nature of the position.
- For purposes of this job description, “staff” may include employees, volunteers, interns, and other assigned personnel. No direct supervisory responsibility for staff. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and adherence to organizational policies, safety procedures, and training requirements, serving as a model for staff.
- with items for each bullet? But the content is prose; we could break into list items for each distinct requirement. However instruction: Use
- for any list of duties/requirements/ben