City of Albuquerque · 1 day ago
Assistant Curator (Botanic Garden)
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCity of Albuquerque is seeking an Assistant Curator for the Botanic Garden, responsible for supervising and coordinating staff engaged in the care and husbandry of the BioPark's diverse living collection. The role involves planning activities, monitoring animal and plant health, and enhancing service delivery methods.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for a variety of Biological Park services, activities and operations including the care and husbandry of animals; the care of Botanical Garden displays including trees, farm crops, the maintenance of animal enclosures and facilities and the provision of educational services
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures, identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff, implement improvements
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned Biological Park services, assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures, meet with staff to identify and resolve problems
Monitor animal diets, enclosures and transportation; ensure health and welfare of animals and farm crops
Conduct research on assigned sections of the plant or animal collections; maintain and update collection inventory and records
Assist with the evaluation of exhibit needs and tree health care; participate in the design, construction, and security of various animal habitats; coordinate assigned tasks with maintenance and construction divisions and staff as specified; manage facility as designated
Assist with monitoring animal husbandry methods, diets, enclosures and transportation; ensure health and welfare of animals; consult with veterinarians as directed
Participate in the preparation of documents and reports related to the inventory, equipment, supplies and products
Research specific animal or plant history prior to acquisition; make recommendations for acquisition and disposition of animals, plants and trees
Assist with analyzing Bio Park visitor needs; participate in the design of programs to fit those needs
Respond to public inquiries regarding plants or animals and their behaviors; may evaluate, prepare and modify various educational materials and curricular; assist with the education programs as needed
Assist in selection, training and evaluation of animal care personnel and the coordination of staff training
Participate as assigned, in the development and administration of budget, forecast funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, etc. as necessary
Assist Bio Park Curator as needed
Participate on a variety of committees and boards relative to assigned area of responsibility; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as necessary
Attend and participate in professional group meetings, seminars training sessions as needed
Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Zoo, Aquarium and Botanical Garden operations, including arboriculture; maintain awareness of new developments in the field assigned; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in botany, horticulture, or agriculture
Three (3) years of experience working with botanical, horticultural, arboricultural, or agricultural operations (crop / animal)
One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire
Possession of a New Mexico Public Pesticide Applicator's License: 1A and 1B or 3A and 3B within six (6) months from date of hire
Preferred
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification
Company
City of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque is the municipal government of the largest city in the state of New Mexico.
5001-10000 employees
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