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Title: Variable Hour Animal Keeper - Birds and Herps Location: Portland, OR United States Salary $30.85 Hourly Location Oregon Zoo, OR Job Type Variable Hour Job Number 2026-4470-ZooBH-RO Department Oregon Zoo Division Living Collections Division Job Description: Position Summary This is a variable hour role based on business needs. Cannot exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month calendar period. This position includes working some nights, weekends, and holidays, though these events are typically scheduled in advance, allowing you to plan your schedule. Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. The Birds, Reptile, and Small Mammal Dept is looking for a Variable Hour Employee Animal Keeper to help with day-to-day husbandry activities and additional essential job duties as listed below. This position will be responsible for the care of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, freshwater otters, and other small mammals. As the Variable Hour Animal Keeper you will - Observe animals to identify normal and abnormal behavior, reproductive behavior, eating habits, health problems, injuries, and adjustment to diet changes or response to medication. - Stay up to date on current industry care standards for the designated species, including but not limited to feeding strategies, introduction methods, breeding and rearing practices, social management, training practices and strategies, and engaging enrichment. - As appropriate, utilize the principles of operant conditioning as appropriate to facilitate daily husbandry, behavioral modification, and medical procedures. - Service a variety of animal environments including cleaning and disinfecting habitats, aviaries, pools, and food and water receptacles. - Check conditions of animal environments to assess security and safety for animals. Initiate corrective actions for deficiencies. - Feed animals in a species-specific manner, report on consumption and recommend diet modifications as needed. - Initiate efforts and provide suggestions for breeding focused programs utilizing demonstrable knowledge of species' natural biology and individual animal needs. - Administer medications, as prescribed by veterinarians. Inform veterinarian and supervisor of response to medication or other treatments. - Perform or assist with general husbandry tasks, assist with capture, restraint, or segregation of animals for transfer or medical treatment. This can include manual restraint of birds, reptiles, and small mammals. - Conduct informative and professional talks and tours through area of responsibility. - Keep concise, objective records regarding diet, daily animal health and behavior, births, deaths and transfers. Attributes for success - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and contribute in a close, team-oriented environment. - Passion for avian care, breeding, and conservation. - Working knowledge of current avian incubation and hand rearing practices. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community. Learn more about Metro's Diversity Action Plan TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Minimum qualifications - Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals AND - Three (3) years professional animal keeper related experience OR - Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities. Required qualifications - Valid driver's license (Check will be completed for finalist at time of hire) - Additional medical testing and/or immunizations (not already stated in this announcement) may be required as the duties of this position may require close contact with animal areas and enclosures where animals may be present. Working Conditions Duties may require prolonged strenuous efforts in hazardous locations, contaminated areas, enclosed spaces, at heights, under inclement weather, and in proximity to dangerous animals and other adverse conditions. Frequent reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. There may be frequent interruptions or irregularities in the daily work routines. If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years. Like to have qualifications You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position. - Experience with incubation and hand-rearing of avian species. - Preference will be given to to people that have at least 1 year of professional animal keeper experience working with birds REPRESENTATON This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by LIUNA 483. It is classified as an Animal Keeper (VHE). Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description. Additional Information Equal employment opportunity All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law. Veterans' preference Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process. Hybrid Telework Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. Pay equity at Metro No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act. Online applications Metro accepts job applications online. If you need assistance or accommodation with your application, or access to a computer, please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. Metro Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area's garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home. As part of the Metro family, the Oregon Zoo helps make greater Portland a great place to call home. Metro brings people together to shape the future of our area and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. The Oregon Zoo and Metro The Oregon Zoo inspires visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats and is the state's most popular paid attraction. The zoo's roughly 320 employees welcome more than 1.5 million visitors each year.

Title: Variable Hour Animal Keeper - Primates Location:Washington, OR Salary $30.85 Hourly Job Type Hybrid Job Number 2026-4470-ZooP2 Job Description: Position Summary This is a variable hour role based on business need. Cannot exceed 1040 hours in a 12-month calendar period. Hello, we're Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. The Oregon Zoo has a reputation for leading groundbreaking research, participates in local and global conservation efforts, and strives to exceed AZA animal welfare standard. The zoo is also deeply committed to sustainability and conservation education. Thanks to a generous $380 million voter approved bond measure, the zoo is transforming into a game changing facility welfare, species and habitat conservation outcomes, and green building practices. We are excited to provide an opportunity to join the team as a Variable Hour Animal Keeper in the Primates area. If you 're passionate about wildlife and have a deep interest in primates, this could be the perfect role for you. In this position, you'll play a vital role in the care and well-being of primates, including chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, monkeys, lemurs, and other small mammals. As an Animal Keeper, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including day-to-day husbandry activities and other essential activities that contribute to the health and enrichment of the animals in our care. As the Animal Keeper - Primates you will: - Observe animals to identify normal and abnormal behavior, reproductive behavior, eating habits, health problems, injuries, and adjustment to diet changes or response to medication. Identify and report concerns to supervisor; Involvement in corrective actions. - Stay up to date on current industry care standards for the designated species, including but not limited to feeding strategies, introduction methods, breeding and rearing practices, social management, training practices and strategies, and engaging enrichment. - Utilize the principles of operant conditioning to facilitate daily husbandry, behavioral modification, and medical procedures. - Service a variety of animal environments including cleaning and disinfecting cages, yards, pools, and food and water receptacles. - Check conditions of animal environments to assess security and safety for animals. Initiate corrective actions for deficiencies. - Feed animals in a species-specific manner, report on consumption and recommend diet modifications as needed Instigate or provide suggestions for enrichment programs/items which demonstrate knowledge of designated species' natural biology and individual animal needs; provide designated enrichment to species under care. - Administer medications, as prescribed by veterinarians. Inform veterinarian and supervisor of response to medication or other treatments and address concerns as needed - Perform or assist with general husbandry tasks, regularly communicate with supervisor regarding husbandry. May assist with capture, restraint, or segregation of animals for transfer or medical treatment. - May be involved with developing materials for education purposes and presenting education materials to the public. Conduct informative and professional talks and tours through area of responsibility. - Keep concise, objective records regarding diet, daily animal health and behavior, births, deaths and transfers. - Maintain animal care standards and works in compliance with all USDA and AZA rules, regulations, and guidelines, as well as safety rules, OSHA standards, work rules, and Zoo and area policies and procedures - Contribute to a positive team atmosphere thorough the daily coordination of work with colleagues, supervisors, gardeners, custodians, security, maintenance and other zoo staff - Effectively communicate to managers, team members other zoo departments and guests. Attributes for success: - Knowledge of animal husbandry practices for species under care - Comfort and experience working with exotic and potentially dangerous animals in a safety-oriented work environment - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and contribute in a close, team-oriented environment - Knowledge of operant conditioning with exotic animals - Passion for animal care and conservation DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro's goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community. Learn more about Metro's Diversity Action Plan TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. Minimum qualifications: - Three years professional animal keeper experience, including at least one year with primates AND - Bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, or related subjects relevant to the care of zoo animals OR - Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities Required - Current valid driver's license Additional Requirements - Additional medical testing and/or immunizations (not already stated in this announcement) may be required as the duties of this position may require close contact with animal areas and enclosures where animals may be present. Shift and schedule: In a variable hour position your schedule will vary based on operational needs, weather conditions, and special events at the zoo, including school breaks, holidays, and summer. Variable hour positions are limited to 1040 hours of work in a 12-month period. If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply: If I was terminated for cause during any of my employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, I understand I may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years. Preferred Skills You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position. - Experience working with Great Apes. - One year experience with dangerous exotic animals SCREENING AND EVALUATION The application packet: The application packet consists of the following documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment. - Completion of online application - Complete responses to supplemental questions The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change. - Initial review of minimum qualifications - In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates Consideration of top candidates/interviews - Testing/assessments (if applicable) Reference check - Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable) Equal employment opportunity All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law. Accommodation Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance. Veterans' preference Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process. Hybrid Telework Positions designated as "hybrid telework," meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. Pay equity at Metro No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Technology Department is looking for a Database Engineer where your creativity and technical skills will drive the transformation of Metro’s data infrastructure for our staff and our community. - Complete Data Conversions: Own Metro’s end-to-end data conversion pipeline for our ERP migration working alongside Senior DBAs—extracting from legacy databases, cleansing and transforming data across multiple business domains, and delivering validated files to our implementation partner on schedule. - Build Data Pipelines: Design and implement ETL processes that move data reliably between source systems and target platforms, with validation, monitoring, and error handling built in from the start. - Modernize and Evolve: Bring a DevOps mindset to Metro’s data infrastructure—incorporating automation, version control, cloud-aligned tooling, and repeatable processes. - Support Database Operations: Help maintain Metro’s multi-platform database environment—performance tuning, backup and recovery, patching, and troubleshooting alongside our senior DBAs. - Capture System Knowledge: Document data structures, business rules, and transformation logic as you learn them—building the documentation so that work manual effort can be reduced. Qualifications - Proven proficiency in SQL and relational databases—particularly Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL, with working familiarity across platforms like MySQL and PostgreSQL. - Track record building and maintaining ETL/data pipelines: extraction from legacy source systems, data cleansing and transformation, and validated loading into target platforms. - Scripting ability beyond SQL—PowerShell, Python, or similar—for automation, data manipulation, and replacing manual processes with repeatable, version-controlled workflows. - Demonstrated experience using AI coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to accelerate technical work. Requirements - 4-6 years of related professional experience. - A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or any combination of education, professional, volunteer and lived experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities. Benefits - The full-salary range for this position is step 1: $91,400.94 to step 7: $122,515.70. - This position is not eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580.