ZOO ANIMAL KEEPER I (BC-07) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu

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Salary: $5k+/mo
Location: Oahu, HI, HI, US
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

THIS JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ONCE 100 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, 11:59 P.M., HAWAII STANDARD TIME (HST), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Entrance gate of the the Honolulu Zoo

Caring for Creatures Big and Small!
Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Passionate about animal care and conservation? The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is seeking dedicated Zoo Animal Keepers to provide exceptional care and support for our mammals, birds and reptiles at the Honolulu Zoo. These full-time permanent positions are responsible for performing routine duties related to the daily care, feeding, and maintenance of animal habitats within the zoological park.

Current Honolulu Zoo Vacancy – Specialty Areas:

Mammals

What You'll Do

Clean and disinfect assigned animal enclosures, habitats, and surrounding areas, including removing manure, refuse, and controlling pests and rodents.
Maintain and landscape areas in and around animal enclosures, operating and maintaining tools, equipment, and vehicles safely, and transporting animal-related supplies within and outside zoo facilities.
Prepare and distribute prescribed diets and supplements, and monitor animal food consumption for abnormalities.
Observe and report animal behavior, health conditions, and unusual enclosure situations to supervisors while maintaining accurate daily and health records.
Assist veterinarians and senior staff in treating, caring for, and rehabilitating sick, injured, or orphaned animals, and supporting animal enrichment and training programs.
Maintain and repair animal exhibits, enclosures, and related facilities, and inspect conditions to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
Perform other related duties as required.

Special Work Requirements

The Honolulu Zoo is a 7-days-a-week operation (Sunday through Saturday).
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
May be assigned to work different areas.

Qualifications for Zoo Animal Keeper I positions are based on your work experience and the types of zoo animals you have cared for. For example, candidates with sufficient experience working with birds may qualify for positions in the Birds Section. Applicants who meet the qualifications will be placed on an eligible list for the specialty area(s) for which they qualify. This list may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the department.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care of zoo animals.

Qualification for Zoo Animal Keeper I positions will depend on your work experience and the type(s) of zoo animals you have worked with.

To qualify for a specific specialty area, you must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care, propagation, and public display of zoo animals belonging to the specific area. As such, please provide detailed information regarding the type of zoo animals you have experience caring for.

Key Competencies and Skills Needed:

Knowledge of the methods of caring, feeding, and watering a wide variety of zoo animals.
Knowledge of the behavior traits of a wide variety of animals.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to keep records.
Ability to apply safety precautions involved in the exhibition of zoo animals.
Ability to enforce zoo regulations.
Ability to detect unusual behavior or condition of animals.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Hawaii State driver's license (Type 3).If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Skills

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