Animal photographer competencies

Animal photographer competencies

In this post, you can ref competencies needed for Animal photographer position. The standard job competencies include knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA model).

Apart from that, you can ref a job qualification also contains other elements such as education, experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Job qualifications

You can find out competencies from standard job qualification below:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years experience in an animal research facility or veterinary practice required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in animal science or equivalent plus 2 year relevant experience preferred.
2.  AALAS certification at ALAT level is required
3. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook required; skills in Topaz Granite/Elements are desirable
4. Strict attention to detail and follow-up skills are essential
5. Strong verbal and written communications skills are required
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform in a team environment
7. No known allergies to animals
8. This position requires a high degree of physical work effort including but not limited to: bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), squatting, pushing/pulling, reaching and long periods of standing, in addition to handling and restraint of small and large laboratory animals.
9. Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including uniforms, respiratory, eye, hearing, hand and foot protection
10. H.S. Diploma or GED required
11. Preferred, Associate's Degree in animal science or related field
12. Three years of providing animal husbandry and/or animal care
13. AALAS certification at ALAT Level
14. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
15. Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background
16. Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
17. Must be 18 years of age or older

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills