ANIMAL KEEPER
  
  DEFINITION

       Under direction, feeds and cares for mammals, birds, reptiles, and
  amphibians in accordance with established program; carries out regular
  maintenance program of cages, pens, paddocks, and other areas; does
  related work as required.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

       Carries out a regular scheduled program designed to insure prompt
  feeding and proper care for all mammals, birds, reptiles, and
  amphibians in a zoo.

       Reports immediately any mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
  that are not well.

       Keeps assigned animals clean and sees that they are properly
  housed.

       Carries out regular daily maintenance program involved in keeping
  cages, pens, paddocks, and animal areas in good repair and in a manner
  that insures maximum cleanliness and neatness.

       Performs minor repairs to animal displays and exhibits.

       Carefully enforces established zoo regulations relating to
  protection of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in a manner that
  insures maximum protection to them and maximum safety to the public.

  REQUIREMENTS:

       EXPERIENCE:

           One (1) year of experience in the care and feeding of  
  non-domesticated animals in a zoological park, game, or nature farm 
  or other animal sanctuary.

       LICENSE:

           Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
  employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties 
  of the position.

       KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Knowledge of the care and feeding of animals.

           Ability to keep necessary records and reports and to learn
  quickly from oral and written instructions.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, 
  office, or related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
  forms of communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause 
  the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
00266
L
C
  
N/A
03
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 9/13/1993