Job description

MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Full time

Job requisition: R_00022668

Job Posting Title:
ARK Staff Supervisor
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Hiring Department:
Marine Science Institute
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
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Job Details:

General Notes

Position is located in Port Aransas, Texas.

Are you a passionate leader and animal lover? Come join us at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute! We are searching for an ARK Staff Supervisor to support the Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK). The incumbent of this role will play an integral part in overseeing day to day staff duties within the ARK. They will also play a key role in assisting with continued innovation on the standardized operating procedure for staff and volunteers, and work to foster an incredible working environment for all.

The Marine Science Institute is a part of the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences and is notably the most significant marine science research facility on the Texas coast. UTMSI is internationally recognized for its academic programs and research. Our goal is to find a like-minded professional who will join in our community efforts to support the staff and students in their educational research efforts at the Marine Science Institute.

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards .

Security sensitive; Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing a background check.

Purpose

To provide supervisory support to the staff within the Amos Rehabilitation Keep. Will assist in the innovation of new standardized operating procedures for staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Aide in the continued development of daily operating procedures of all process and procedure preforms in the ARK. Attend to resident animals and animals brought into the ARK for rehabilitation. Includes handling, housing, preparing diets and feeding, administering appropriate medications, and providing clean and sanitized cages, tanks, and animal quarters. Keep track of ARK animal rehabilitation progress, weighing, measuring, and recording data.

• Supervise and provide leadership to ARK staff.

• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, management, volunteers, and the public at all times. Answer and document telephone inquiries about rescues, refer calls to supervisor as needed.

• Maintain and innovate on record keeping strategy for all animals handled at the ARK into logs, including admittance data, transfers, release data, and outcome. Maintain treatment files for all animals receiving care at the ARK.

• Monitor, supervise and develop standard operating procedures for daily ARK volunteer activity, provide needed tasks to volunteers, and delegate accordingly.

• Monitor animals including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior.

• Participate in educational events, tours of the ARK, and public releases as needed.

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostics to determine and evaluate health condition of wildlife at the time of admission.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of animal care experience or RVT, LVT, or CVT Veterinary Technician Certification and three years of animal care and handling experience.

• Highly detail oriented with outstanding organizational and time-management skills. A self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and flexibly in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.

• Professional demeanor. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and respond to faculty and staff tactfully, clearly and concisely.

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute constructively to a team environment.

• Ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly.

• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of animal care and handling experience

• Experience in a supervisory role within an animal care facility

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$40,000 - $45,000

Working Conditions

• May work in all weather conditions.

• May work in extreme temperatures.

• May work around chemical fumes. May work around standard office conditions.

• May work around biohazards.

• May work around chemicals.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Use of manual dexterity.

• Climbing of stairs.

• Climbing of ladders.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving frequently.

• Work with injured animals and birds.

Work Shift

Some hours outside of the typical M-F 8am-5pm schedule may be required.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV or Letter of interest

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2021 report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Aransas, TX 78373: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Required)
• Wildlife Rescue: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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