Raptor Specialist

Auburn

$48,990-$83,280/year or $17.69 - $40.04/hour

tuition assistance

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Jan 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4182P
Home Org Name	Clinical Sciences
Division Name	College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title	Raptor Specialist
Job Class Code	GA12 (A-C)
Appointment Status	Full or Part-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applicants for a Raptor Specialist. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for delivering engaging educational presentations about raptors, the role they play in the ecosystem, and the importance of the work the Auburn University Raptor Center does. Additionally, they will participate in every aspect of care, husbandry, and free-flight training for education program raptors. Learn more about VET MED and check out our facilities here: https://www.auburnvetmed.com/ About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community. It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home! Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions	Conducts engaging on-site and off-site raptor educational programs to include teaching, public speaking, and providing expertise and assistance in outreach efforts. Coordinates, collects fees, and maintains records for educational programs. Tailors presentations to different age groups, curricula, and audience interests, incorporating relevant conservation messages. Maintains, develops, and organizes educational materials, props, artifacts, and equipment. Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to assist with raptor care, handling, and educational programs. Provides daily raptor husbandry and routine maintenance of beaks, talons, equipment, and enclosures. Assists in the implementation and assessment of training plans and behavior goals for the education program birds. Trains education program birds to participate in free-flight demonstrations. Provides public relations for Auburn University and responds to public inquiry about raptors.

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the combination of education and experience, the selected finalist will be hired as a Raptor Specialist and assigned level I, II, or III.

Level I - Bachelor's degree in wildlife sciences, zoology, education, psychology, or related field.

Level II - Bachelor's degree in wildlife sciences, zoology, education, psychology, or related field plus 2 years of experience in training raptors and participating in public presentations.

Level III - Bachelor's degree in wildlife sciences, zoology, education, psychology, or related field plus 4 years of experience in training raptors and participating in public presentations.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience for advanced levels, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. (Example: Master's degree = 2 years of experience)

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.

Routine deadlines; usually sufficient lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Job frequently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Job occasionally requires sitting, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	Master Falconer Class Permit or demonstrable knowledge and experience in classical falconry technique

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$48,990-$83,280/year or $17.69 - $40.04/hour
Job Category	Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional	Typical work hours are scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:45am - 4:45pm, but some weekends and/or holidays will be necessary. Flexibility is required.
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	01/09/2025
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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