Zoo Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $39,424.00 - $60,713.00 Annually
Location : Zoo, #1 Zoo Drive, Little Rock, AR
Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number: ZO-2026-07
Department: City of Little Rock Zoo
Division: Zoo Facilities Operation
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?: Yes
On-Line Applications Only?: Yes
Department:: City of Little Rock Zoo
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To clean, maintain and repair marine exhibits, water features, water treatment and filtration systems at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure compliance with the approved National Pollutants Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of two (2) years of college coursework in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related area, two (2) years of experience in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, wastewater or water data collection, or construction inspection, and one (1) year of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 possess certification as a Wastewater Operator, Class 1 within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.

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, failure to fully answer all supplemental questions may result in failure of the application.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• 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.
• Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficulties.

CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?
Buy-up 1 Plan: Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?
High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens,fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
AccidentalDeath & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the nextthousandsofcoverages.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month for each year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year there after.
LEAVE(S)
PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE
Years of Service
PTO Hours Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
160
3 to 10 years of service
200
10 to 20 years of service
224
20 years of service and over
256
SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE
On an annual basis?
48?HOURS?
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days?of?Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days???
For an immediate family member?
4 days??
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?
01
Are you willing to obtain certification as a Wastewater Operator, Class 1 within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you willing to 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?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you completed at least two (2) years of college coursework in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related area?

• Yes
• No

05
If yes, please LIST all applicable degrees and associated coursework. Applications without this information cannot be considered. (Please ensure this information is included in your education history.) If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. **See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers**
06
Do you have at least two (2) years of experience in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, wastewater or water data collection, or construction inspection?

• Yes
• No

07
If yes, please EXPLAIN this experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. (Please ensure this information is included in your work history-applications without this information cannot be considered.) If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. **See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers**
08
How did you find out about this particular position?

• LRJobs.LittleRock.gov
• Facebook/Social Media
• Arkansas Business
• KARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live
• Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino)
• City Employee
• Friend or relative who does not work for the City
• Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing)
• Career Builder/Indeed
• Government Jobs
• Indeed
• College/University Career Page
• Career Fair
• Virtual Job Fair
• Career Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce)
• Re-entry Program (Community Programs)
• Department of Workforce Services
• Professional Association
• Other

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