Entry Level Zoo Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. \r\n**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and the Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations** \r\n

Nature of Work

The\r\nfundamental reason this classification exists is to manage the operation and\r\nguest experience of ride attractions at the Montgomery Zoo, including the\r\ntrain, sky tram, giraffe encounter, and tortoise trek. The work\r\nresponsibilities include supervising two or more full-time employees,\r\nconducting safety inspections on ride attractions and equipment, assisting the\r\nmaintenance department with upkeep around the zoo, and managing the daily\r\noperation of all rides. The Attractions Manager reports to the Maintenance and\r\nConstruction Supervisor.\r\n

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or G.E.D., and two\r\nyears of supervisory experience in a customer service setting, including\r\nworking with ride attractions or guest services in environments such as a zoo,\r\namusement park, or similar facility. Experience in general maintenance or\r\nskilled trades with knowledge of safety protocols and preventative maintenance\r\nis a plus.\r\n\r\n\r\nNOTE: Qualifying\r\neducation, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge,\r\nskills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.\r\n

Special Requirements

\r\n\r\nMust\r\nbe willing to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours. Must be able to walk,\r\nstoop and climb for extended periods of time, including working in adverse\r\nweather conditions (cold, heat and rain). Must be willing to work with adults\r\nand children of various backgrounds.\r\nMust be able to perform job functions at heights up to 40 feet. Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama\r\nDriver's license as needed to transport parts and other supplies. Must be\r\nphysically able to lift 60 lbs. unassisted as needed help small children onto\r\nthe sky tram.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City ofMontgomery Zoo.Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection test will used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.\r\n\r\n\r\nComplete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.\r\n

Additional Information

BENEFITS:Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.\r\nDRUG TEST:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).\r\nBACKGROUND CHECK:Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)\r\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.\r\nREQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.\r\nI9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.\r\nUPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Pleasevisit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.\r\n