Part-time Zoo Program Assistant

JOB
REPORTS TO: Program SpecialistFLSA STATUS: Non-­ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Part-time / No Benefits - Serves at the discretion of the Department Director.PAY GRADE: 103SAFETY SENSITIVE: NoPurpose of JobThe purpose of this position is to serve as an assistant to the full-time zoo staff. This position hosts the weekend zoo birthday party programs by providing educational animal encounter programs and zoo tours for birthday party attendees. Animal handling and husbandry duties are required.Care, training, and transport of the zoo's ambassador animal collection and their use in zoo programs and birthday parties. Zoo classroom cleaning duties and participation in zoo special events as needed.Job Related RequirementsWORK SCHEDULE: Saturdays and Sundays; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.May be required to work on religious holidays.Regular and predictable attendance is required.Must work cooperatively with others.Responsible for a clean and safe work environment.When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Previous experience in any of the following areas: working with animals, leading programs or activities with children, docent or other similar type of experience.Must possess a valid driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, scanner, copier, calculator, fax, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, and hearing. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving / receiving assignments and/or directions to co­workers and from supervisors.LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of memos and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare reports, logs and maintenance forms using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques, to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation, and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical, or professional languages including mechanical and electrical terminology.NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, and to utilize and determine percentages.FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with construction, mechanical, and electrical tools.MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using construction, mechanics, carpentry, landscaping, plumbing, and electrical equipment. Requires the ability to lift, push, bend and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, copying machine, calculator and typewriter. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking ­ expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing ­ perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone, two-way radio.ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.