Zoo Assistant Director

General Purpose

Under general direction, plan, organize, and assist in the daily management of El Paso Zoo operations, projects, and activities.

• Assist in planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the El Paso Zoo.
• Oversee, plan, and direct department divisions.
• Direct, recommend, and establish operational plans to achieve departmental attendance and per capita targets.
• Work with zoo divisions to maintain a high-quality visitor experience.
• Plan, organize, and manage the coordination of day-to-day projects and activities, both directly and through subordinate supervisors.
• Recommend, implement, and administer policies and procedures.
• Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the department work plan.
• Analyze department personnel, equipment, procedures, plans, and programs.
• Review and recommend improvements, automation, or streamlining of work activities.
• Plan, design, implement, and review the department's short and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Collect and analyze data.
• Prepare a variety of reports regarding division activities, accomplishments, and goals.
• Design, establish, and maintain the organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish goals and objectives.
• Monitor department operations and activities to ensure successful implementation of City and department objectives.
• Conduct research and assess opportunities for improving operations such as new programs, exhibits, or technology development.
• Analyze organization and community needs.
• Evaluate and review industry trends and statistics.
• Make recommendations for department improvements and opportunities.
• Participate in the zoo department long-term planning efforts and capital improvement plans.
• Monitor and apply fiscal controls to receipt and expenditure of funds.
• Estimate required funds for the use of personnel, facilities, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Prepare projections of resources necessary to meet current and future development needs.

Requirements

• Determined by agreement 01 Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Zoo Management, Veterinary Medicine, Business or Public Administration, or a related field?
• Determined by agreement 02 Do you have a minimum of six (6) years of zoological operations experience, including four (4) years of managerial experience?

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Note: To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.