Zoo Area Supervisor

Salary: $43,138.58 - $62,982.32 annually

Location:

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number:

Department: ZOO GATE REVS ADMIN

Opening Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date: 3/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Maximum Number of Applicants: 150

• Education and Experience:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and four (4) years of specialized zoo animal care experience in the area of assignment, including one (1) year of supervisory or lead worker experience.
• Licenses and Certificates:
  Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, supervise and participate in the care of assigned zoo animal collection and monitor maintenance of exhibits, grounds and service areas.

• Direct and provide for the care of assigned animal collection. Observe animal behavior, watch for illness and injury, and monitor reproductive behavior.
• Assist in the care of animals by cleaning, feeding, and monitoring.
• Clean exhibits and holding areas as needed.
• Assist and perform animal handling, capturing, and restraint.
• Assist veterinary staff in animal procedures.
• Prepare documentation as required on animal care.
• Perform enrichment and conditioning activities for the animals. Develop enrichment devices, prepare enrichment schedules, evaluate success of enrichment items, and train and condition animals to behave during medical procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of animal exhibits. Clean animal exhibits, aquariums, and holding areas; assist in the replacement and repair of structures, plants, and other habitat as needed; prepare work orders and coordinate with maintenance staff; assist with planning and design of animal habitats and displays.
• Requisition animal food and supplies; maintain inventories; prepare detailed records of animal behaviors, physical condition, reproduction, and other required documentation; recommend improvements in animal care; provide information about the zoo and facilities to the public; assist with preparation of budget for area; attend meetings; enter information into computer and prepare appropriate reports.
• Supervise assigned staff. Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work; appraise employee performance; provide training and development; enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards; counsel, motivate and maintain harmony; interview applicants; recommend hiring, termination, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes; enforce animal and staff safety requirements.

• Life and health insurance:
  Basic Life Insurance Coverage at no cost; additional life insurance for employees and dependents available.
• Optional dental, vision, short-term disability coverage; health savings or flexible spending account options.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health sessions.
• Wellness program with fitness, health coaching, biometric screenings.
• Tuition Assistance Program for degree, certifications, continuing education and books & equipment (after probation).