PT Animal Keeper I (FARM)

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements And Supervisory Responsibilities

• Completion of high school and six (6) months of experience in the care of farm animals and/or waterfowl OR two (2) or more years of related education (biology, zoology, wildlife biology, etc.) with an internship in a zoo or sanctuary setting.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Requirement

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

• Online applications only.
• Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
• All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/email address listed on account.
• You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications.
• Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours).
• Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.
• Regular Part-time Employees Who Were In Pay Status (vacation, Sick Leave, Or Actual Hours Worked) For At Least 1,500 Hours During The Year Shall Receive The Following Vacation Leave:
• Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year
• 10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

To perform various duties required to maintain a clean and healthy environment for farm and program animals and other assigned animals at the Little Rock Zoo. This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Disclaimers

• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
• Regular part-time employees who work 1,500 hours shall receive six (6) days of Sick Leave upon the completion of the 1,500 hours. If unused, this Sick Leave shall be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of fifteen (15) days (120 hours).
• Regular, full-time non-probationary employees who transfer to Regular, part-time positions will receive credit for the previous year's service for purposes of Sick Leave accrual and may carry over accrued Sick Leave accrual up to the maximum noted above.
• Regular Part-time Employees Who Were In Pay Status (vacation, Sick Leave, Or Actual Hours Worked) For At Least 1,500 Hours During The Year Shall Receive The Following Vacation Leave:
• Up to 10 years of service (40 hrs.) = 5 days per year
• 10 years or more (60 hrs.) = 7-1/2 days per year

Required Questions

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