Assistant Aquarium Curator
Assistant Aquarium Curator
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Description of Work
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This position is located at:
374 Airport Rd
Manteo NC 27954
Primary Purpose of this Position:
The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island isseeking a dynamic efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Assistant Aquarium Curator. The Assistant Aquarium Curator position will assist the Aquarium Curator and manage the health and welfare of the Aquariums diverse animal collections which include fishes birds reptiles mammals amphibians and invertebrates through management of animal habitats and aquatic exhibits exceeding 300000 gallons. The Assistant Curator will share oncall duties with the Husbandry Curator to provide 24 hour per day coverage to ensure the wellbeing of the collection.
Daily Duties include:
- Managing of the permanent Conservation Horticulturalist and temporary horticulture staff Husbandry Technicians the Husbandry intern program and Husbandry volunteer program (outside the responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator).
- Providing regular training and scheduling for staff. Assist Husbandry Curator with interviewing and hiring of new employees.
- Acting as a project manager for husbandry staff working on special projects including goal setting budgeting motivating managing resources and executing the final product.
- Overseeing water testing laboratory and water quality standards.
- Assisting the Husbandry Curator with developing and operating within an annual operating budget.
- Providing routine feedback to staff in an efficient and positive manner.
- Recognizing symptoms of fish and invertebrate disease and poor health. Administering appropriate treatments according to established quarantine and treatment protocols.
- Determining individual animal nutritional needs. Manage the sourcing and procurement of all diets. Ensure all diet preparations and associated cleaning meet or exceed AZA and USDA standards.
- Maintain accurate databases and daily logs while providing oversight for all staff records.
- Designing and creating new exhibit and holding tanks with their associated life support systems.
- Conducting SCUBA assisted educational programming and tank maintenance.
- Interacting with visitors to meet the facilitys educational mission.
- Acquiring new animals for display and assistance with animal strandings and rehabilitation.
- Identifying animal welfare concerns and taking appropriate action to address the concerns.
- Facilitating assigned aquarium research and conservation programs.
- Occasional travel is required for Aquarium meetings.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Weekend evening and holiday work will be required.
- Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid NC drivers license.
- SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization or have the ability to obtain for employment.
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
- Experience with designing installing and maintaining life support systems in a public Aquarium Zoo Museum or similar setting.
- Experience providing care for aquatic and terrestrial plants and/or animals including fresh and saltwater fish invertebrates reptiles amphibians birds and mammals.
- Experience with animal behavioral training and enrichment and providing proper messaging to the public regarding animal training and enrichment.
- Experience evaluating animal welfare.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Bachelors degree in Art History Biology Botany Conservation Education History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
four years of museum or related work;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Islandis located in Manteo NC nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61000 squarefoot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2200 animals. More than 280000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks learn about sea turtle conservation participate in a variety of programs enjoy the beauty of the area and learn why North Carolinas waterways are so special.
Division Description: The North Carolina Aquariums mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting retaining and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits experiences and customer service; practicing sustainability internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats.
Department Information: TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo and so much else parks aquariums historic sites archaeology African American Heritage Commission science and history museums the state Symphony Library and Archives historic preservation land and water stewardship and more. These places and the ideas they represent create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our states diverse population culture and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and jobrelated 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 anEmployment Firststate 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.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.
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.
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. Visitto learn more.
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Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in EVerify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/N.C. Aquariums
Division of Human Resources
Mike Peele
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh NC
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Employment Type
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