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Wildlife Care Specialist - Bear Creek Pioneers Park
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Wildlife Care Specialist
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Wildlife Care Specialist to join our Parks Department team. This role is ideal for someone who brings Heart to animal care, Hustle to daily operations, and a commitment to Higher Standards in public service and environmental stewardship. The Wildlife Care Specialist is responsible for the daily care of resident animal ambassadors at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Bear Creek Pioneers Park and for supporting outreach and educational services throughout Precinct 4. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about animal welfare and public engagement. This position requires a strong work ethic, a willingness to work outdoors in all conditions, and the ability to interact professionally with the public, staff, and volunteers. Job duties and responsibilities include: Provide daily feeding and enrichment for a variety of species, including avian, hooved, and reptilian animals. Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor animal enclosures to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Administer medications and provide first-response care as needed. Schedule and transport animals for veterinary care using county vehicles and livestock trailers. Maintain detailed animal care logs, including health observations, treatments, and behavioral notes. Monitor inventory and request supplies as needed. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of barns, medical pens, aviaries, and park grounds. Operate equipment such as blowers and pressure washers to maintain facility appearance. Assist service providers (e.g., veterinarians, farriers) as needed. Identify and report facility maintenance needs through work order requests. Perform groundskeeping duties, including litter control and debris removal. Support emergency response efforts as required. Outreach and educational services include: Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of Precinct 4's parks, wildlife, and natural resources. Develop and deliver engaging environmental education programs focused on local ecosystems, flora, fauna, and watersheds. Support community center operations as needed. Use county vehicles daily to perform job duties across multiple locations. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. Education and experience requirements include: Associate degree (or two years of post-secondary education) in science, wildlife, or a nature-related curriculum from an accredited college or university OR: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution Four (4) years of direct experience handling equine, swine, caprine, avian, and/or reptilian species. Valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record. Additional requirements include: Resume and cover letter are required for all applicants. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with the public in a respectful and informative manner. Team-oriented with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset. Demonstrates Heart through compassion for animals and respect for all people. Shows Hustle by taking initiative and maintaining a proactive work ethic. Upholds Higher Standards in animal care, safety, and public service. Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Knowledge of Harris Countys natural resources and wildlife. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier objects occasionally. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and around mechanical equipment. Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Experience preferences include: Experience as a wildlife rehabilitator, veterinary assistant/technician, or in farm animal care (preferred) Familiarity with animal handling, enrichment, and basic veterinary care (preferred) Position type, salary, and typical hours of work include: Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Physical demands and work environment include: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. This position must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is periodically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat & humidity; night-time shifts; and routine use of a computer monitor. Expect to work in a shared office/work environment with humans, animals, and reptiles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Featured benefits include: Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to the high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the published closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 as a Naturalist, we invite you to apply online.
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Wildlife Care Specialist to join our Parks Department team. This role is ideal for someone who brings Heart to animal care, Hustle to daily operations, and a commitment to Higher Standards in public service and environmental stewardship. The Wildlife Care Specialist is responsible for the daily care of resident animal ambassadors at the Wildlife Sanctuary in Bear Creek Pioneers Park and for supporting outreach and educational services throughout Precinct 4. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and passionate about animal welfare and public engagement. This position requires a strong work ethic, a willingness to work outdoors in all conditions, and the ability to interact professionally with the public, staff, and volunteers. Job duties and responsibilities include: Provide daily feeding and enrichment for a variety of species, including avian, hooved, and reptilian animals. Clean and maintain indoor and outdoor animal enclosures to the highest standards of hygiene and safety. Administer medications and provide first-response care as needed. Schedule and transport animals for veterinary care using county vehicles and livestock trailers. Maintain detailed animal care logs, including health observations, treatments, and behavioral notes. Monitor inventory and request supplies as needed. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of barns, medical pens, aviaries, and park grounds. Operate equipment such as blowers and pressure washers to maintain facility appearance. Assist service providers (e.g., veterinarians, farriers) as needed. Identify and report facility maintenance needs through work order requests. Perform groundskeeping duties, including litter control and debris removal. Support emergency response efforts as required. Outreach and educational services include: Conduct community outreach to raise awareness of Precinct 4's parks, wildlife, and natural resources. Develop and deliver engaging environmental education programs focused on local ecosystems, flora, fauna, and watersheds. Support community center operations as needed. Use county vehicles daily to perform job duties across multiple locations. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. Education and experience requirements include: Associate degree (or two years of post-secondary education) in science, wildlife, or a nature-related curriculum from an accredited college or university OR: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution Four (4) years of direct experience handling equine, swine, caprine, avian, and/or reptilian species. Valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record. Additional requirements include: Resume and cover letter are required for all applicants. Strong observational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with the public in a respectful and informative manner. Team-oriented with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset. Demonstrates Heart through compassion for animals and respect for all people. Shows Hustle by taking initiative and maintaining a proactive work ethic. Upholds Higher Standards in animal care, safety, and public service. Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities. Knowledge of Harris Countys natural resources and wildlife. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and heavier objects occasionally. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and around mechanical equipment. Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Experience preferences include: Experience as a wildlife rehabilitator, veterinary assistant/technician, or in farm animal care (preferred) Familiarity with animal handling, enrichment, and basic veterinary care (preferred) Position type, salary, and typical hours of work include: Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed. Physical demands and work environment include: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms; frequently required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. This position must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is periodically exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat & humidity; night-time shifts; and routine use of a computer monitor. Expect to work in a shared office/work environment with humans, animals, and reptiles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Featured benefits include: Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to the high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the published closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications, and you can see yourself working for Precinct 4 as a Naturalist, we invite you to apply online.