Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Wildlife Technician reports directly to the Wildlife Education Coordinator, is responsible wildlife care, assisting with maintaining and developing all exhibits at the Environmental Science Center, grounds keeping, and for assisting with activities among the various groups and organizations associated with the Environmental Science Center. Laredo College policies are available online (www.laredo.edu) for official use. The Institutional Advancement (IA) Division Protocol are office procedures and recommendations for the IA Division set forth by the Vice President of Institutional Advancement. These procedures and college policies must be adhered to at all times. In addition, a confidentiality agreement should be signed every year on NEOED.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
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Has knowledge and expertise in caring for plant and animal species used in living exhibits and rehabilitation care.
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Is experienced in maintaining freshwater/saltwater aquariums and enclosures for fish and other aquatic species along with mammals, reptiles and avian species.
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Is responsible for ensuring that all living specimens used in exhibits be treated in a humane manner according to the 31 Texas Administrative Code §69 Subchapter C, Subchapter J and Park and Wildlife Code Chapter 43 Subchapter C along with knowledge of animal behavior and the requirements for maintaining healthy animals.
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Is responsible in the maintenance and reporting of all exhibits.
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Manage the inventory of supplies, medications, and ensure their availability for daily operations.
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Provides daily reports, but not limited to, feeding, cleaning, maintenance, and others assigned by the Director.
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Cleans, vacuums, checks filter pumps, and performs other duties related to pool maintenance.
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Mows lawns and power mower; trims weed and grass with weed eater; and edges lawns with gas or electric edger.
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Sweeps, trims, paints or cleans sidewalks, pathways, steps and other outdoor surfaces to maintain a clean and safe environment as needed.
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Sweeps, mops and scrub floors using broom, dust mop, and other electrical driven cleaning tool as needed.
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Practices safe animal handling techniques to prevent injury to animals and individuals, maintaining a calm, clean, and controlled environment at all times.
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Trains work studies and volunteers in the appropriate methods and techniques for maintaining exhibits.
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Assist with the development of new exhibits as the need arises.
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Provides presentations at schools and guided tours.
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Willingness to upgrade skills by attending workshops and short courses.
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Other duties as assigned by Director.
Introductory Review Period
All hires are subject to a 90 day introductory review period.
Supervision Exercised
Supervises Wildlife Technician Assistant, volunteer workers, and work-study students.
Supervision Received
Reports to the Director or Wildlife Education Coordinator and Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment.
Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Safety
Required to work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Conditions
Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.
May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.
May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.
EEO Statement
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-State_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
