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Cougar Mountain Zoological Park Employment Application

Online Employment Application

Position Applying For*
Please note what open position this application is for.
How did you hear about the Open Position?*
Name*
First Last
Birth Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email*
Phone*
Emergency Contact*
First Last
Emergency Contact Phone*
Emergency Contact Relationship*
Applicant Information
1) Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
- Yes
- No
2) Are you a Minor under the age of 18?*
- Yes
- No
3) Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?*
- Yes
- No
Misdemeanor or Felony*
Please explain
4) Health Coverage*
Do you have continuous comprehensive, personal, medical, health, hospitalization insurance?
- Yes
- No
5) Drivers License*
Do you have a valid, current Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
Issuing State*
6) Do you Smoke or Vape?*
- Yes
- No
7) Are you willing to take a drug test?*
- Yes
- No
8) TB Test*
Have you recently had a negative TB test? Proof of a recent negative TB test will be required prior to beginning work for all animal care positions.
- Yes
- No
9) Tetanus*
Have you received a Tetanus (Td) vaccine in the last 10 years? Proof of vaccination will be required prior to beginning work.
- Yes
- No
10) Can you lift and routinely handle weight of 50-80 lbs?*
- Yes
- No
11) Health Conditions or Limitations*
Do you have any physical or mental conditions and/or limitations that the Zoo should be aware of that could affect your ability to perform the job being applied for?
- Yes
- No
Explanation*
If yes, please explain in detail.
12) Certifications*
Are you certified in any of the following? Select any that apply.
- CPR
- First Aid
- Other
- None
CPR Certification Expiration*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
First Aid Certification Expiration*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Other Certfication*
13a) Employment Information*
Present Employer Position Held Yearly Salary / Hourly Wage Starting Date - Ending Date Benefits (PTO, Health Insurance, 401k, etc)
Reason for leaving Present Employer*
13b)*
Previous Employer Position Held Yearly Salary / Hourly Wage Starting Date - Ending Date Benefits (PTO, Health Insurance, 401k, etc)
Reason for leaving Previous Employer*
14) Full Time Zoo Experience or Internship*
Have you held a paid, full time position at a zoo or completed an Internship for Educational Credit?
- Yes
- No
Zoo Experience*
If Yes, please enter Name of Facility and duration of employment and/or Internship
15) Do you have experience in exotic/wild animal care and handling?*
- Yes
- No
Exotic / Wild Animal Care and Handling*
If Yes, briefly describe
16a) Risk Acknowledgement*
Do you understand the risk and consequences of contracting communicable zoonotic diseases from any animals you may encounter and are you willing to subject yourself accordingly?
- Yes
- No
16b)*
Do you fully understand that in the course of working with animals of ANY species you may be subject to serious physical injury or death and are you willing to subject yourself accordingly?
- Yes
- No
17) Interview Availability*
Please provide day and times you would be available for an interview. Submission of application does not guarantee an interview. Should your application be selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be contacted via email in 48-72 hrs.
CV and Cover Letter
Please upload a copy of your current CV or Resume and a Cover Letter if not already supplied separately.
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Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, doc, Max. file size: 1 MB, Max. files: 2.
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The mission of the Cougar Mountain Zoo and Zoological Society of Washington, a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)3 organization, is to increase the understanding and appreciation of the Earth’s irreplaceable wildlife and the role of humanity in nature through education, conservation, propagation and exhibition.

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Issaquah, Washington 98027

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