Zoo Keeper - (Birds/Small Hoofstock) - City of Little Rock, AR : Job Details

Salary: $17.49 - $24.54 Hourly Location : Little Rock, AR Job Type: Full Time- Regular Position Job Number: ZO-2025-08 Department: City of Little Rock Zoo Division: Zoo Animal Management Opening Date: 08/26/2025 Closing Date: 9/26/2025 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Supervisory Responsibility?: No On-Line Applications Only?: Yes Department:: Zoo Grade: 308 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 DesignationJOB OBJECTIVE: To provide overall daily care of an assigned animal collection, to include a variety of species of birds, small and medium hoofstock, and other exotic animals and their habitats/exhibits at the Little Rock Zoo to ensure the health, safety, training and welfare of assigned animals are in compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies, procedures and standards to include the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards. This is a safety/security sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.Essential Functions For a complete list of essential job functions, please click Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of an Associate's Degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Zoology, or a related field and four (4) years of experience working as an animal care professional, to include the care of variety of species of birds, small and medium hoofstock, or other exotic animals in a zoological setting, based on departmental need, or a related area. 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 be available to respond to emergency calls outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

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. 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.
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City of Little Rock Benefits Non-Uniformed Union Eligible Full-Time Employees Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) -The City pays a portion of the total cost of employee only health insurance. Coverage for an employee's dependents is available at the employee's option; the City pays part of the cost of this additional coverage. Life Insurance - The City pays the total cost of employee life insurance. Amount of coverage is one to three times salary, based on job classification. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - The City pays the total cost for employee AD&D. Amount of coverage is one times salary. Long-Term Disability - The City pays the total cost of long-term disability insurance. Amount of coverage is 60% of salary. Retirement - Our 401a pension plan requires contributions by both the City and the employee. Vacation Regular, full-time employees shall earn vacation Leave at the following rate: Days Per Year Up to 3 yrs. of service10 3 yrs. to 10 years of service15 10 yrs. to 20 yrs. of service18 20 yrs. of service and over22 Vacation may be accumulated; however, a maximum of thirty (30) days may be carried over to the next year. Discretionary Days Regular, full-time employees receive three (3) discretionary Leave days each calendar year. Discretionary days for new employees are prorated as follows: Days If hired January 1 through March 303 If hired April 1 through June 302 If hired July 1 through September 301 If hired October 1 through December 310 Discretionary days will not be carried over to the next calendar year. Sick Leave Regular, full-time employees earn sick Leave from the first day of employment at the rate of twelve (12) days per year with a maximum accrual of 125 days. Sick Leave may be used for personal illness or injury, medical, dental, and optical examinations, and pregnancy or any related disabilities. Sick Leave may be used for members of the employee's immediate family (spouse and children). Procedures vary by employee group. Employees in non-union-eligible classifications should consult the Administrative Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual to obtain information about family sick Leave. Employees in union-eligible classifications should consult the AFSCME Statement of Agreement and/or their union stewards. Funeral Leave Regular, full-time, non-probationary employees shall receive up to three (3) days (four (4) for out-of-state funerals) with pay to handle necessary funeral arrangements or related business for a death in their immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, grandparents, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, spouse, or spouse's immediate family. Longevity Pay Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $3 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 for each year of service thereafter. 01 Do you possess or will you be able to obtain a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in the following areas?

• Zoology
• Biology
• Education
• Natural History
• Animal related degree
• No related degree, but I have completed related coursework.
• No related education.

03 Do you have experience in the care of exotic animals in a controlled setting?

• Yes
• No

04 If yes, describe and include exactly how much experience for each animal species. If no experience, please put N/A: 05 Please indicate if you have an internship or experience caring for any of the following species:

• Birds
• Antelope species
• Pig species
• Zebras
• Ostriches
• Do not have experience with any of the animals listed.

06 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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