Wildlife Registrar - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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The Wildlife Registrar is responsible for SDZWA's wildlife collection record-keeping systems. This position reports to the Director of Wildlife Care.

Monitors wildlife activities and provides guidance to staff for compliance related concerns related to government regulations, SDZWA internal policies and industry-specific standards.

Database manager and administrator for animal records software. Establishes policy and trains staff in wildlife record keeping, records management and data entry standards. Liaison for software vendors. Quality control oversight for wildlife transaction files and wildlife records databases.

Supervises Curatorial/Assistant Registrars and manages aspects of departmental work including the monitoring of assigned budgets.

Oversees tracking of SDZWA animals sold, donated, or traded to other institutions in accordance with Wildlife Transportation and Transaction Policies.

Organizational point person for institutional collection information requests from wildlife organizations and authorities. Represents SDZWA as a member and/or participant at national and international meetings, workshops and conferences.

Coordinates SDZWA wildlife loans.

Preferred candidate with Zookeeper Registrar Association (ZRA) certification. The Wildlife Registrar is a member of the Animal Management Team and supports the development and implementation of the institution’s population management policies and corresponding population plans. The preferred candidate will have experience with regulatory compliance, including operational permit renewal and reporting for agencies such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Captive-Bred Wildlife Permit), USDA (Exhibitor License and Contingency Plan), and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (Detrimental and Native Species Exhibiting Permits).

Proficiency with the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) is ideal.

Considerable experience working with automated animal registration record systems

Bachelor's Degree in biology, zoology, or a related field or equivalent specialized training

Knowledge of animal taxonomy

Knowledge of animal husbandry

Knowledge of scientific nomenclature

Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs

Work well with others in a diverse environment

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Position Type:
Hourly Salaried Non-Exempt Position