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**Your web browser (Chrome 63) is out of date.** Full-Time Zoo and Conservatory Attendant-Year Round and Seasonal at City of Saint Paul Available Openings: 10 Posted Date: March 10, 2021 Industry: Government Pay Type: Salary Compensation: $29,577.60 General Duty Statement Performs entry level customer support work providing plant and animal interpretive information to visitors; staffing the visitor services desk, gardens and exhibits; assisting at special events and special exhibits at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 365 days a year. Provides brief, scripted, educational sessions to visitors about plants, animals, and conservation. Assists with handling education of animals and plants, supports and presents scripted programs, and performs story time. Collects donations, handles cash, sells tickets and permits, sets up tables and chairs, and shovels snow as necessary. Administers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as necessary. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Information about the Positions:
Zoo and Conservatory Attendant -Year Round: This permanent (certified) position works 30-40 hours per week year round on a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Zoo and Conservatory Attendant (seasonal / temporary): This temporary position works less than 30 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends. (This position is limited to up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to working 40 hours/week for 6 months)
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Zoo and Conservatory Attendant-Year Round Job Description.
The City of Saint Pauls mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
By Closing Date, you MUST Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
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Selection Process Information Qualifications Rating: The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
Eligible Lists created from Open Job Posting: This job posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. Non-promotion eligible lists typically are pass/fail and promotion eligible lists are typically ranked. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately one year. If the open eligible list created contains a veteran, one open list will exist. When there are no veterans remaining on the eligible list (i.e. hired, withdrawn) from an open list that also contains promotional candidates, two lists will be created: one open list and one promotion list. If two lists exist, the promotion list must be exhausted before the open list is considered.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Lisa McKeown at 651-###-#### 200 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 651-###-#### E-mail: ...@stpaul.gov
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Veterans Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This posting will be used to fill vacancies for the following classifications:
Zoo and Conservatory Attendant-Year Round Zoo and Conservatory Attendant
**Qualifications**
Requirements Six months of experience working at a zoo, museum, public garden or a related environment such as the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory or equivalent.
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One year of experience in a customer service environment.
Must be able to:
Learn and administer CPR, defibrillator, and first aid assistance. Work 30-40 hours per week. (permanent/certified positions only) Work weekends, some evenings, and holidays. Work in a stationary position, indoor or outdoor, in all weather and temperature conditions for 4-10 hour duration OR, for the duration of the assignment. Attend a mandatory three day training session and ongoing training on plant, conservation, and animal interpretation, safety and other job related topics. Lift up to 50 pounds. Preferred Qualifications: Second language speaking skills Animal handling Knowledge of plants and animals