Guest Services - Transportation

Guest Services - Transportation Team Member

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Guest Services - Transportation team member. In this role, Transportation team members deliver an exceptional guest experience while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Zoo's Guest Transportation System and vehicles. They work under the direct supervision of Transportation Branch Management and are expected to collaborate effectively with coworkers, demonstrate strong motivation, and—once trained—perform their duties with a high level of independence and professionalism.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a friendly and approachable attitude toward guests and staff at all times.
• Drive a variety of multi-passenger buses and trams, transporting guests and staff throughout Zoo property.
• Operate assigned vehicles attentively and in accordance with established safety protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer service to guests, following all department guidelines.
• Manage crowd control and offer guest information at tram and shuttle stops.
• Use two-way radios for clear and effective communication.
• Operate sound systems within the Zoo's guest transportation vehicles.
• Communicate verbally with guests when giving directions, explaining safety guidelines, and assisting with wayfinding or questions.
• Load and unload strollers, as well as manual and electric wheelchairs, on and off transportation vehicles.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including required health and safety practices.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure vehicles, workspaces, tram and shuttle stops, and transportation areas remain clean and safe.
• Assist with additional duties and support other Guest Services areas as needed or assigned.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Experience operating vehicles or equipment, including performing basic safety checks, maintaining required records, following traffic and safety regulations, and carrying out oral and written instructions effectively.

Position & Physical Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have a valid Driver's License, issued within the United States, and held for at least one year.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and maintain a drug- and alcohol-free status; random testing is conducted.
• Available to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions typical of Central NC (heat, rain, or cold).
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to tolerate exposure to outdoor allergens, dust, fumes, odors, loud noises, motion, and vibrations.
• Able to use radios, telephones, and computers to communicate and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Possess the manual dexterity required to safely operate vehicles and handle tools and equipment.
• Possess sufficient cognitive ability, auditory and visual acuity, and communication skills to perform essential duties and follow general safety practices.
• Willing and able to work varied and extended shifts, including holidays, weekends, and event support as needed.
• Able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, bending, reaching, standing, walking, and lifting or carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Able to navigate paved, rough, and uneven pathways.

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

The North Carolina Zoological Park exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the zoo is to conserve and protect representative examples of natural beauty, endangered and threatened plant and animal species, and ecological features of the continents it represents.

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification:

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference:

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility:

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Contact Information:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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