{"code":"00269@","codeVariants":["00269@","269@","00269","269"],"title":"ANIMAL KEEPER ZOO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"3","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"source_url":"https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/00269%40.htm","full_description_html":"
ANIMAL KEEPER ZOO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM \n\nDEFINITION\n\nUnder direction, assists in planning and participates in instructional \nwork involved with the care, feeding, transporting and display of the \nanimals for exhibition; discusses the habits and habitat of the subject \non display; does related work as required.\n\nNOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed\n \nEXAMPLES OF WORK:\n\nConducts scheduled programs which allow an assembled audience to \neceive instruction regarding animals on display. \n\nResponsible for maintaining pens, cages, and other zoo areas neat and \norderly as required. \n\nConducts tours with selected animals to acquaint the public with the habits \nand habitat of the subject on display. \n\nAssists in composing and distributing notices publicizing the education and \nrecreational programs of the zoo, particularly those on displays designed to \ninterest children. \n\nParticipates in lectures and complies information on the displays to provide \ndata for factual and entertaining discussions.\n\nParticipates in the training of animals for public performance. \n\nIn accordance with established polices and procedures, performs duties in \na manner suited to the maintenance of good public relations and the \nmaximum protection of both the public and the animals. \n\nMaintains required records and submits clear and information reports.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of \nelectronic and/or manual recording and information \nsystems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nEXPERIENCE:\n\nOne (1) year experience in the care, handling, and exhibiting of animals \nin a zoological park, game or nature farm or other animal non-domesticated \nsanctuary. \n\nLICENSE:\n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:\n\nKnowledge of the care and feeding of animals. Including protection, \nhandling, and display of young animals.\n\nAbility to lead discussions and conduct lectures for groups of children. \n\nAbility to keep necessary records and reports and to learn quickly from \noral and written instructions.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\nrelated units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable \naccommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible.\n\nThis job specification is applicable to the following title code:Job
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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.

 5/26/2006
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Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Conducts scheduled programs which allow an assembled audience to \neceive instruction regarding animals on display. \n\nResponsible for maintaining pens, cages, and other zoo areas neat and \norderly as required. \n\nConducts tours with selected animals to acquaint the public with the habits \nand habitat of the subject on display. \n\nAssists in composing and distributing notices publicizing the education and \nrecreational programs of the zoo, particularly those on displays designed to \ninterest children. \n\nParticipates in lectures and complies information on the displays to provide \ndata for factual and entertaining discussions.\n\nParticipates in the training of animals for public performance. \n\nIn accordance with established polices and procedures, performs duties in \na manner suited to the maintenance of good public relations and the \nmaximum protection of both the public and the animals. \n\nMaintains required records and submits clear and information reports.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of \nelectronic and/or manual recording and information \nsystems used by the agency, office, or related units.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year experience in the care, handling, and exhibiting of animals \nin a zoological park, game or nature farm or other animal non-domesticated \nsanctuary.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in \nNew Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee \nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the care and feeding of animals. Including protection, \nhandling, and display of young animals.\n\nAbility to lead discussions and conduct lectures for groups of children. \n\nAbility to keep necessary records and reports and to learn quickly from \noral and written instructions.\n\nAbility to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or\nrelated units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of\ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long \nas they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable \naccommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation \ncannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, \nsuch persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"ANIMAL KEEPER ZOO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM DEFINITION Under direction, assists in planning and participates in instructional work involved with the care, feeding, transporting and display of the animals for exhibition; discusses the habits and habitat of the subject on display; does related work as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed EXAMPLES OF WORK : Conducts scheduled programs which allow an assembled audience to eceive instruction regarding animals on display. Responsible for maintaining pens, cages, and other zoo areas neat and orderly as required. Conducts tours with selected animals to acquaint the public with the habits and habitat of the subject on display. Assists in composing and distributing notices publicizing the education and recreational programs of the zoo, particularly those on displays designed to interest children. Participates in lectures and complies information on the displays to provide data for factual and entertaining discussions. Participates in the training of animals for public performance. In accordance with established polices and procedures, performs duties in a manner suited to the maintenance of good public relations and the maximum protection of both the public and the animals. Maintains required records and submits clear and information reports. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS : EXPERIENCE : One (1) year experience in the care, handling, and exhibiting of animals in a zoological park, game or nature farm or other animal non-domesticated 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. Including protection, handling, and display of young animals. Ability to lead discussions and conduct lectures for groups of children. 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 00269@ 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. 5/26/2006","snippet":"ANIMAL KEEPER ZOO INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM DEFINITION Under direction, assists in planning and participates in instructional work involved with the care, feeding, transporting and display of the animals...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":null,"education_required":null,"experience_years":null,"has_license_requirement":false,"license_types":[],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2006-05-26","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"step9Eligible":false,"step9MaxStep":null,"specialIncentiveCategory":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false,"content_last_modified":"2026-07-27","sameTitle":null,"sameTitleCount":1}