Job Scope:
The Reptile Supervisor performs all job assignments positively, reflecting the company's mission and vision of connecting people to wildlife and conservation. The position is responsible for the daily supervision of the safe care and handling of an assigned animal collection and constantly demonstrates leadership qualities and abilities to engage in a positive relationship with internal and external customers.
Job Purpose:
This position must supervise the entire reptile collection at the zoo and ensure that all reptile-related standard operating procedures and work plans are implemented effectively.
Key Tasks and Duties:
- Supervise staff at the level designated by senior management.
- Develop and mentor the progress of staff.
- Assures feeding schedules and dietary requirements are met.
- Oversees and coordinates reproduction, hatching, and neonate care programs.
- Participates in developing, administering, and monitoring assigned budgets.
- Participates in establishing and updating procedures.
- Oversees pest control operations.
- Assist managers as required.
- Provides support and guidance to senior keepers.
- Generates work requests and coordinates completion.
- Ensures accurate and complete records of animal activities are maintained.
- Participates in planning for the development and modifying of exhibits.
- Conducts special tours as required.
- Maintains a variety of contacts to respond to inquiries and requests.
- Effectively coordinate activities.
- Adheres to the organization's policies and practices.
- Exemplifies the highest standard of work ethics.
- Supervises assigned staff, safely providing a high standard of care for designated animals in the zoo's collection.
- Monitors compliance with related regulations and coordinates with regulatory agency representatives.
- Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies.
- Oversees/coordinates animal introductions, moves, restraints, and shipments.
- Accompanies veterinary staff on medical rounds and assures procedures are followed.
- Discusses morbidity and mortality with veterinary staff.
- Regularly inspects and observes assigned collection for overall health and welfare.
- Trains and coaches staff regarding media contact, conflict resolution, and appropriate guest and customer relations.
- Assists with research projects as required.
- Provide on-job training for senior keepers and keepers.
- Ensure effective implementation of health and safety policies and regulations.
- Prepare reports on a daily and monthly basis and as required by the line manager.
- Prepare annual work plans for the assigned area.
- Undertakes similar or related tasks as directed by the line Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of zoology, animal science or equivalent
- Diploma in zoology, animal science or equivalent
- High School Diploma
- Working experience with exotic animals (mammals, birds and reptiles), as well as working experience with reptiles as supervisor
- Knowledge of Animal management and husbandry
- Animal capture and translocation
- Management of birds in captivity
- Exhibit design and enrichment
- Bio-safety procedures
- Health and safety
- Good leadership and management skills.
- Excellent computer skill
- Presentation skills
- Project management skills.
- Reporting skills
- Interpersonal communication and teamwork
- Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Driving license
