Bio III- Lead Rainforest

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Animal Care

• Maintain proficiency in all expected tasks of a Biologist 2
• Be knowledgeable about natural history, behavior and conservation of collection species in areas of responsibility, including individual specimen histories.
• Be knowledgeable about Moody Gardens accepted animal husbandry policies, procedures and routines.
• Assist with animal acquisitions.
• Research husbandry and natural history information on prospective acquisitions.
• Be knowledgeable about animal capture, restraint and transport procedures.
• Be knowledgeable about water quality system mechanics and maintenance.
• Be knowledgeable about aquatic/marine disease diagnosis and treatment protocol.
• Be knowledgeable about infant care and hand rearing techniques.
• Be able to identify disease problems, in coordination with Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarian, Curator/General Curator.
• Be knowledgeable about medical treatment for animals as directed by the veterinarian.
• Be knowledgeable about animal nutrition.
• Be knowledgeable about pest control measures.
• Perform daily routines as scheduled or when needed.
• Pursue continuing education through association with various professional organizations, including AZA.
• Assure animal health is a top priority
• Be able to identify disease problems, in coordination with Veterinary Technicians, Veterinarian, Curator/General Curator.
• Make frequent daily rounds to evaluate animal health and exhibit condition, cleanliness and address any safety concerns.

Communication

• Communicate regularly with staff through department meetings, individual meetings and written memos or instructions.
• Meet with Curator to plan day’s events, projects, etc., daily or as appropriate.
• Orient and train new Biologists.
• Convey relevant species and specimen information to animal and education staff.
• Conduct tours for guests/visitors and relate facility and animal knowledge.
• Conduct public presentations.
• Represent Moody Gardens and the L.S.&E.O. Department in media events.
• Be able to interact with colleagues, professionals and conduct tours as directed.
• Coordinate ongoing training program of routines and procedures for new and existing employees.
• Maintain a staff communication tree and update as needed
• Foster good relations with staff, guests, volunteers and contractors.

Department Management

• Ensure that appropriate animal records are maintained.
• Maintain and order necessary supplies.
• Organize animal movements, in coordination with Curator.
• Perform administrative duties with, or in absence of Curator.
• Develop weekly work schedules in the absence of the Curator.

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