CITY OF SAN JOSE
San Jose, California, United States
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: This is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. HHPZ is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates nine amusement park rides, showcases various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Zoo Curator vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the care, nutrition, breeding, behavior, and safety precautions required for a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. Knowledge of the maintenance of zoo habitats and facilities. Knowledge of zoo safety rules and regulations. Skill in detecting illness, injury, and other disorders in various species. Skill in the handling and restraint of a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Ability to train and supervise others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 50 lbs). Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays during all climatic conditions. Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of animal training theory and applications. Knowledge of pertinent government regulations for maintenance of animals in human care. Ability to prepare and present reports, Ability to repair and maintain zoo equipment, animal habitats, and facilities. Ability to coordinate animal transportation using airlines, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Ability to set-up and maintain inventory control systems. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES (This is a single position classification and the examples given may not represent all the duties which may be performed.) Directs and coordinates veterinary health program, including records maintenance, preventive medicine, animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration. Trains, assigns, and schedules zoo staff in the care of zoo animals. Assists Zoo Manager in supervising daily animal care operations. Oversees maintenance of animal records, animal transport, construction, repair, and maintenance of animal displays and habitats, including horticultural collection maintenance. Coordinates maintenance, improvements, and repairs using zoo staff, vendors, City staff, volunteers, and grounds workers/park maintenance staff. Provides staff training on animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration to maintain animal health and well being. Supervises the ordering and maintenance of animal food, equipment, and other supply inventories. Makes recommendations on animal acquisition, disposition, habitat construction/reconstruction, and general zoo operations. Provides regularly scheduled reports on health, behavior, and changes in the zoo collection. Assesses, reports, and corrects animal maintenance issues and potential hazards for staff, visitors, and animal/plant collection. Complies with and enforces zoo safety standards. May provide support for zoo education program, and volunteer programs. Provides information and responds to public inquiries regarding the animal collection. Interacts with the public and zoo volunteers answering questions and providing support, information, and direction as needed to maintain positive public relations. Responsible for daily operations in the absence of the Zoo Manager. Works weekends, evenings, and holidays during all climatic conditions as assigned. Typical End Results Include Ensures that proper animal care husbandry and wellbeing standards are provided to maintain the health of the animal collection; ensures proper maintenance of zoo facilities and habitats ensures the safe handling and care of zoo animals; ensures the health and safety of zoo animals. Salary Information The salary range for this classification is: $81,768.96 - $99,415.68. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the care of zoo animals and working with public exhibits of diverse exotic animals, including one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Acceptable Substitutions: Experience in the care of zoo animals can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. There is no substitution for the required year of supervision or lead experience. Certifications: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision- making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José. About the Department The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 48 community centers, 10 regional parks, 207 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 290 playgrounds and almost 63 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org Position Duties About Happy Hollow Park & Zoo: This is a 16-acre amusement park and Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San José, California. HHPZ is open year-round catering to families with children. It operates nine amusement park rides, showcases various endangered species, and operates one of the oldest classical puppet theaters in California, as well as offering many other playgrounds and attractions emphasizing play and imagination in a natural conservation setting. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Zoo Curator vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the care, nutrition, breeding, behavior, and safety precautions required for a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. Knowledge of the maintenance of zoo habitats and facilities. Knowledge of zoo safety rules and regulations. Skill in detecting illness, injury, and other disorders in various species. Skill in the handling and restraint of a wide variety of zoo and domestic animals. Ability to train and supervise others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to enter animal areas and perform physical work (including lifting objects up to 50 lbs). Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays during all climatic conditions. Competency Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of animal training theory and applications. Knowledge of pertinent government regulations for maintenance of animals in human care. Ability to prepare and present reports, Ability to repair and maintain zoo equipment, animal habitats, and facilities. Ability to coordinate animal transportation using airlines, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Ability to set-up and maintain inventory control systems. TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES (This is a single position classification and the examples given may not represent all the duties which may be performed.) Directs and coordinates veterinary health program, including records maintenance, preventive medicine, animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration. Trains, assigns, and schedules zoo staff in the care of zoo animals. Assists Zoo Manager in supervising daily animal care operations. Oversees maintenance of animal records, animal transport, construction, repair, and maintenance of animal displays and habitats, including horticultural collection maintenance. Coordinates maintenance, improvements, and repairs using zoo staff, vendors, City staff, volunteers, and grounds workers/park maintenance staff. Provides staff training on animal handling, capture, restraint, testing, and medication administration to maintain animal health and well being. Supervises the ordering and maintenance of animal food, equipment, and other supply inventories. Makes recommendations on animal acquisition, disposition, habitat construction/reconstruction, and general zoo operations. Provides regularly scheduled reports on health, behavior, and changes in the zoo collection. Assesses, reports, and corrects animal maintenance issues and potential hazards for staff, visitors, and animal/plant collection. Complies with and enforces zoo safety standards. May provide support for zoo education program, and volunteer programs. Provides information and responds to public inquiries regarding the animal collection. Interacts with the public and zoo volunteers answering questions and providing support, information, and direction as needed to maintain positive public relations. Responsible for daily operations in the absence of the Zoo Manager. Works weekends, evenings, and holidays during all climatic conditions as assigned. Typical End Results Include Ensures that proper animal care husbandry and wellbeing standards are provided to maintain the health of the animal collection; ensures proper maintenance of zoo facilities and habitats ensures the safe handling and care of zoo animals; ensures the health and safety of zoo animals. Salary Information The salary range for this classification is: $81,768.96 - $99,415.68. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Zoology or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the care of zoo animals and working with public exhibits of diverse exotic animals, including one year of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Acceptable Substitutions: Experience in the care of zoo animals can substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. There is no substitution for the required year of supervision or lead experience. Certifications: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license may be required. Other Qualifications Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision- making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills. Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov . Additional Information: Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage. For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website . You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification. In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
MISSOULA COUNTY, MONTANA
Missoula, Montana, United States
Definition This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $19.00 per hour. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is seeking a COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT to join their team. This position acts as site manager on weekends and performs a variety of duties to support the Curator of Collections in the management of museum collections at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula in accordance with professional museum standards. Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested. Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Representative Examples of Work Serves as site manager on weekends. Performs a variety of duties to facilitate a positive visitor experience and ensures security of the facility and grounds as assigned staff person for weekends and holidays. Opens and closes museum and outside buildings; disarms and resets the internal alarm system; makes visual checks for irregularities, damage, and maintenance needs. Collects admission fees; performs sales clerk duties for the museum gift store as required; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts. Processes new donations by identifying, cataloguing, and photographing historic and contemporary objects. Following museum best practices, houses and stores artifacts in the museum’s collections storage areas. Assists with updating and maintaining storage areas. Conducts historical research on the collections to better serve public interest. Assists with responding to research requests from the public and with fulfilling requests for licensing and reproduction of artifacts within the collection. Provides general oversight and instruction for volunteers on projects within the collections department. Assists with identifying potential projects for volunteers and interns. Conducts collections inventories and other special projects related to collections care as assigned. Assists with devising and implementing long and short-range collections goals, collections care planning, and policies and procedures to be followed within the department. Assists with exhibit planning and installation of new exhibits, and manages online exhibits and virtual content related to exhibits. Maintains museum collection software to preserve, catalog, store, and maintain information regarding the museum’s collections of historic objects, photographs, and documents. Ensures that collections software and donor database are kept up to date with new collections donor information. Oversees volunteers who perform receptions duties; answer telephones; greet visitors; provide information about the museum properties and exhibits using well defined policies and procedures; answer questions. Oversees volunteers who collect admission fees; performs sales clerk duties for the museum gift store; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts. Performs light maintenance, janitorial work, and shovels snow. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to museum work is required. Appropriate fields are Anthropology, Archaeology, Archival Studies, and History. Requires two years of experience in an area related to collections management. Requires one year of experience in customer service, reception, and in dealing with the public. Prior experience in a museum setting is desired. Physical/Environmental Demands Work schedule is primarily weekends and schedule may require working evening and holiday hours; work on the 4th of July is required. Work is primarily in the museum and on the museum grounds which requires travel over rough, uneven terrain. Requires the physical strength to lift and move moderately heavy objects (25 pounds) and to push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance. Requires the ability to climb stairs and stand on ladders to perform manual labor. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities. This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to: Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period. Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family. Flexible Benefits Plan – Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses. Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha. Public Employees Retirement System – Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) – A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005. Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide. Sick Leave – Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation Leave – Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Holidays – The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Definition This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $19.00 per hour. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula is seeking a COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT to join their team. This position acts as site manager on weekends and performs a variety of duties to support the Curator of Collections in the management of museum collections at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula in accordance with professional museum standards. Details: Priority screening will begin on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 . It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established, or the position has been filled. To Apply: Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested. Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources. Representative Examples of Work Serves as site manager on weekends. Performs a variety of duties to facilitate a positive visitor experience and ensures security of the facility and grounds as assigned staff person for weekends and holidays. Opens and closes museum and outside buildings; disarms and resets the internal alarm system; makes visual checks for irregularities, damage, and maintenance needs. Collects admission fees; performs sales clerk duties for the museum gift store as required; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts. Processes new donations by identifying, cataloguing, and photographing historic and contemporary objects. Following museum best practices, houses and stores artifacts in the museum’s collections storage areas. Assists with updating and maintaining storage areas. Conducts historical research on the collections to better serve public interest. Assists with responding to research requests from the public and with fulfilling requests for licensing and reproduction of artifacts within the collection. Provides general oversight and instruction for volunteers on projects within the collections department. Assists with identifying potential projects for volunteers and interns. Conducts collections inventories and other special projects related to collections care as assigned. Assists with devising and implementing long and short-range collections goals, collections care planning, and policies and procedures to be followed within the department. Assists with exhibit planning and installation of new exhibits, and manages online exhibits and virtual content related to exhibits. Maintains museum collection software to preserve, catalog, store, and maintain information regarding the museum’s collections of historic objects, photographs, and documents. Ensures that collections software and donor database are kept up to date with new collections donor information. Oversees volunteers who perform receptions duties; answer telephones; greet visitors; provide information about the museum properties and exhibits using well defined policies and procedures; answer questions. Oversees volunteers who collect admission fees; performs sales clerk duties for the museum gift store; and keeps accurate records to report and balance receipts. Performs light maintenance, janitorial work, and shovels snow. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to museum work is required. Appropriate fields are Anthropology, Archaeology, Archival Studies, and History. Requires two years of experience in an area related to collections management. Requires one year of experience in customer service, reception, and in dealing with the public. Prior experience in a museum setting is desired. Physical/Environmental Demands Work schedule is primarily weekends and schedule may require working evening and holiday hours; work on the 4th of July is required. Work is primarily in the museum and on the museum grounds which requires travel over rough, uneven terrain. Requires the physical strength to lift and move moderately heavy objects (25 pounds) and to push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance. Requires the ability to climb stairs and stand on ladders to perform manual labor. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region. Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities. This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to: Excellent Medical Health Benefits – Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period. Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family. Flexible Benefits Plan – Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses. Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insurance are offered through Mutual ofOmaha. Public Employees Retirement System – Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan. Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) – A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005. Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Valic or Nationwide. Sick Leave – Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation Leave – Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees. Holidays – The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years. Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees. Tuition Assistance - Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
Big Bear, California, United States
The Job -THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION ONLY- The San Bernardino County Big Bear Park and Recreation is recruiting for an Animal Keeper I to perform general and routine animal care tasks under supervision at the District's Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Primary duties include feeding exotic animals, observing and documenting animal behavior, answering questions from the public, assisting with presentations, animal training, performing maintenance in and around animal enclosures, and maintaining a high level of Animal Care Standards. This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bea r, CA (approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino, CA). ABOUT BIG BEAR ALPINE ZOO The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured, orphaned and imprinted wild animals a safe haven temporarily while they heal or permanently as they are unable to survive on their own. We are extremely proud that the vast majority of animals brought to us for rehabilitation are successfully released back into their native environment. Those that remain with us on exhibit are either too injured or have been imprinted by humans and cannot be released back into the wild to care for themselves. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, a Special District of San Bernardino County, owns the zoo, the facilities and the animals. County employees are hired for animal care, grounds keepers, maintenance, education and administration. The zoo is located within the 3rd District of San Bernardino County. The Park District oversees the operation of the zoo, and the Curator oversees the day to day activities of the zoo. The zoo is located in the San Bernardino National Forest at an elevation of 7140 feet. For more information visit https://bigbearzoo.org/ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. Availability : Must be able to work in the mountain area of Big Bear, CA and report to work in extreme weather conditions such as ice and snow. Please indicate availability for Big Bear on Agency Wide Question #2. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel : Travel within the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Working Conditions : Applicants must be able to work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions, drive in all weather conditions, lift and/or carry heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, crawl, and perform other physical activities in the performance of job duties for this position. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements EXPERIENCE: One (1) year full time equivalent (40 hours per week) experience providing animal care, feeding, training, exercising, observing/documenting behavior, and cleaning enclosures, in a zoo, hospital/clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center or similar experience. Experience must include a variety of wildlife/exotic animals or sick/injured animals. Volunteer, internship, or professional experience is acceptable and must be included in the work history section of your application. Note: Personal, non-work related experience such as taking care of pets, dog sitting, breeding animals, and/or working in facilities such as pet boarding or grooming is NOT considered qualifying experience. Desired Qualifications Animal Keeper experience and training with exotic animals is preferred. Coursework in wildlife rehabilitation/husbandry and a current Veterinary Technician license is highly desirable. Selection Process Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on October 19, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Non-Represented Compensation Plan The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job -THIS IS A SPECIAL DISTRICTS POSITION ONLY- The San Bernardino County Big Bear Park and Recreation is recruiting for an Animal Keeper I to perform general and routine animal care tasks under supervision at the District's Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Primary duties include feeding exotic animals, observing and documenting animal behavior, answering questions from the public, assisting with presentations, animal training, performing maintenance in and around animal enclosures, and maintaining a high level of Animal Care Standards. This position is located in the mountain area of Big Bea r, CA (approximately 1 hour/45 miles from downtown San Bernardino, CA). ABOUT BIG BEAR ALPINE ZOO The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured, orphaned and imprinted wild animals a safe haven temporarily while they heal or permanently as they are unable to survive on their own. We are extremely proud that the vast majority of animals brought to us for rehabilitation are successfully released back into their native environment. Those that remain with us on exhibit are either too injured or have been imprinted by humans and cannot be released back into the wild to care for themselves. The Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District, a Special District of San Bernardino County, owns the zoo, the facilities and the animals. County employees are hired for animal care, grounds keepers, maintenance, education and administration. The zoo is located within the 3rd District of San Bernardino County. The Park District oversees the operation of the zoo, and the Curator oversees the day to day activities of the zoo. The zoo is located in the San Bernardino National Forest at an elevation of 7140 feet. For more information visit https://bigbearzoo.org/ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. Availability : Must be able to work in the mountain area of Big Bear, CA and report to work in extreme weather conditions such as ice and snow. Please indicate availability for Big Bear on Agency Wide Question #2. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel : Travel within the County may be required. A valid California Driver License and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. Working Conditions : Applicants must be able to work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions, drive in all weather conditions, lift and/or carry heavy objects up to fifty (50) pounds, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend over, crawl, and perform other physical activities in the performance of job duties for this position. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements EXPERIENCE: One (1) year full time equivalent (40 hours per week) experience providing animal care, feeding, training, exercising, observing/documenting behavior, and cleaning enclosures, in a zoo, hospital/clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center or similar experience. Experience must include a variety of wildlife/exotic animals or sick/injured animals. Volunteer, internship, or professional experience is acceptable and must be included in the work history section of your application. Note: Personal, non-work related experience such as taking care of pets, dog sitting, breeding animals, and/or working in facilities such as pet boarding or grooming is NOT considered qualifying experience. Desired Qualifications Animal Keeper experience and training with exotic animals is preferred. Coursework in wildlife rehabilitation/husbandry and a current Veterinary Technician license is highly desirable. Selection Process Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM on October 19, 2024 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. All communications regarding the recruitment process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain: "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Non-Represented Compensation Plan The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: 10/19/2024 5:00 PM Pacific