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PARK ANIMAL KEEPER

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PARK ANIMAL KEEPER

Salary

$53,054.16 - $71,501.52 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

D0369A

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

10/02/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The application filing period will begin on October 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position has filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Exam Number: D0369A

Type of Recruitment: We welcome applications from everyone.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

Essential Job Functions

+ Supervises and participates in the daily care of animals and birds of prey, owls, hawks, falcons, reptiles and mammals exhibited at a nature center.

+ Feeds and waters animals and birds, determines the proper apportionment of food.

+ Cleans, disinfects and provides general upkeep of mews, enclosures, cages and feeding equipment.

+ Maintains good physical appearance and comfort of animals by, trimming talons, coping breaks, and performing related duties.

+ Inspects animals for disease or injury, assists in administering first aid treatment, and ensures special care prescribed by veterinarians is provided as indicated.

+ Moves animals from one enclosure to another as required, prepares animals for transportation, and may transport animals from park.

+ Assists in planning and conducting educational programs and special events exhibiting animal ambassadors.

+ Enforces safety regulations for park visitors in proximity of animal exhibits.

+ Develops and provides information to park visitors regarding exhibited animals.

+ Plans and schedules work in relation to park hours and anticipated peak visiting periods.

+ Trains and supervises helpers to properly care for and feed exhibited animals.

+ Orders and maintains inventory of supplies used in the feeding and care of animals.

+ Complies with animal regulations imposed by federal, state and local jurisdictions.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of paid experience caring for exhibit animals — such as birds of prey, native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or other animal ambassadors — in a zoo, animal sanctuary, rehabilitation center or similar setting.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions may be required.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class III – Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Additional years of paid or volunteer experience beyond the Minimum Requirements

+ A valid state-issued Falconry License*

+ Experience with training staff and developing training protocols with restricted species

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* In order to receive credit for a state-issued Falconry License , you MUST include a valid, legible copy of the official license with your application at the time of filing -or- email it to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

Examination Content:

The examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

You must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

Applicants who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the register accordingly. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at anytime by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Victoria Yu

Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5117

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

Testing Accommodation Coordinator: (626) 588-5109

Teletype Phone: (213) 427-6118

California Relay Services Phone:(800)735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

02

How many years of paid experience caring for exhibit animals — such as birds of prey, native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or other animal ambassadors — in a zoo, animal sanctuary, rehabilitation center or similar setting?

+ No experience or less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 years but less than 6 years

+ 6 years or more

03

If you indicated you have experience in Question #2, you MUST include ALL of the following information for each position:

+ Payroll Title

+ Department /Organization

+ Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)

+ Number of hours worked per week

+ Duties (Describe your duties and responsibilities in detail, which includes caring for exhibit animals, the type of animals cared for, and identify the type of setting.)

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"

04

How many years of volunteer experience do you have caring for exhibit animals — such as birds of prey, native mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or other animal ambassadors — in a zoo, animal sanctuary, rehabilitation center or similar setting?

+ No experience of less than 1 year

+ 1 year but less than 2 years

+ 2 years but less than 3 years

+ 3 years but less than 4 years

+ 4 years but less than 5 years

+ 5 years but less than 6 years

+ 6 years or more

05

If you indicated you have experience in Question #4, you MUST include ALL of the following information for each position:

+ Title

+ Department /Organization

+ Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)

+ Number of hours worked per week

+ Duties (Describe your duties and responsibilities in detail, which includes caring for exhibit animals, the type of animals cared for and identify the type of setting.)

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"

06

Do you currently hold a valid state-issued Falconry License? If so, please indicate the type of Falconry License below.

*In order to receive credit for the above, you MUST include a valid, legible copy of the state-issued Falconry License with your application at the time of filing -or- email it to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

+ I do not possess a valid state-issued Falconry License.

+ Apprentice Falconer

+ General Falconer

+ Master Falconer

07

Do you have experience training staff and developing training protocols for restricted species?

+ No, I do not have experience training staff and developing training protocols for restricted species.

+ Yes, I have experience training staff and developing training protocols for restricted species.

08

If you indicated you have experience in Question #7, you MUST include ALL of the following information for each position:

+ Payroll Title

+ Department /Organization

+ Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)

+ Number of staff trained and Payroll Titles

+ Duties (Describe your duties and responsibilities in detail, which includes experience training staff, the types of restricted species you worked with, types of training content and methods, and how you developed training protocols with restricted species.)

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"

Required Question

Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

http://hr.lacounty.gov

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