Commonwealth of Kentucky

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is located in Boone County, Kentucky.. The Animal Care Specialist I position is responsible for the managing and maintaining the park’s bison herd and facility.. Maintains bison facility grounds and trail.. Coordinates feeding and purchasing of hay and grain.. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in wildlife management, husbandry or training, veterinary clinic, kennel, farm, stable, aquarium, or zoo will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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Advertisement Closes 5/15/2024 (8:00 PM EDT) 24-02665 Animal Care Specialist I Pay Grade 12 Salary $17.26 - $25.89 Hourly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location 3380 Beaver Road Union, KY 41091 USA Description Would you like to work with park’s prehistoric past and it’s only living mammalian link to the Ice Age? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is located in Boone County, Kentucky. The name of the park comes from the Pleistocene megafauna fossils found here and Mammoths believed to have been drawn to salt lick deposited around the sulfur springs. The Animal Care Specialist I position is responsible for the managing and maintaining the park’s bison herd and facility. Plans and executes educational programming for park visitors. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To <ul><li>Maintains bison facility grounds and trail. </li><li> Coordinates feeding and purchasing of hay and grain. </li><li> Keeps health records and complies with USDA laws and regulations. </li><li> Plans and develops recreational and educational programs. </li></ul>The Kentucky Department of Parks offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package for full-time employees. <ul><li>Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account, and Wellness Incentives Program. </li><li> Family benefits. </li><li> Life, Dental and Vision Insurance. </li><li> Retirement plan. </li><li> Vacation & Holiday/Sick time. </li><li> Employee Discounts </li><li> Training/Career Development Opportunities </li><li> Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K/457K) </li><li> Park familiarizations at other state parks. </li></ul>. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in wildlife management, husbandry or training, veterinary clinic, kennel, farm, stable, aquarium, or zoo will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must become Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Blood borne Pathogens Certified within six months of employment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Incumbent working in this job classification must perform physical labor in an outdoor setting in varying, and sometimes extreme, weather conditions. Persons in this job classification work directly with animals as well as with a variety of heavy equipment and are exposed to the associated hazards. Rotating weekends and holidays required. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Greta Gay at greta.gay@ky.gov or 859-384-3522. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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