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ZOO ANIMAL SPECIALIST III POSITION
AT THE HONOLULU ZOO

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Position Title: Zoo Animal Specialist III (Mammals)

Organization: Honolulu Zoo, City and County of Honolulu

Location: The Honolulu Zoo is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, right across from beautiful Waikiki Beach and close to the slopes of famous Diamond Head Honolulu, Hawaii

Web address: http://www.honoluluzoo.org/

Date: We are accepting applications for a Zoo Animal Specialist III (Mammals) on a continuous basis until needs are met.

Responsibilities: Current vacancy serves as a Curator of Mammals for the Honolulu Zoo, performs professional work, supervises zoo keeper staff and has immediate responsibility for the daily activities of assigned zoological exhibit area; conducts zoological research and develops public service programs; and performs other related duties as required.  

Requirements: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in zoology or a related biological science and two years of professional experience in animal exhibition, care and management work at a zoo or zoological park.  

License Requirement: Valid Hawaii State driver’s license (Type 3) prior to appointment.

The City and County of Honolulu offers an attractive benefits and retirement plan, including 21 paid vacation days, 21 sick days, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and other benefits. 

Interested candidates may obtain further information about the position and submit an online application by visiting www.honolulu.gov/hr and clicking on “Jobs”. For more information about the Honolulu Zoo, please visit www.honoluluzoo.org.

City and County of Honolulu
Honolulu Zoo
151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Job Info Line (808) 768-8522

The City and County of Honolulu – An Equal Opportunity Employer