Curator of Fish & Invertebrates
Curator of Fish & Invertebrates
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11 W. Jones St.Raleigh NC 27601Primary Purpose of Position:
The Curator of Fish and Invertebrates is an animal care professional specializing in the care and maintenance of aquatic organisms and habitats. The position provides daily care for many thousands of aquatic animals living at the Museum and to maintain the aquariums life support systems and other essential functions of the unit.
The position reports to the Head of Fish and Invertebrates.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Provides daily care for aquatic animals; habitat and life support maintenance; health maintenance; and general upkeep of habitats equipment and animal care areas in the Fish and Invertebrates unit and throughout Living Collections.
- Monitors the behavior health and wellbeing of the Museums aquatic animals; communicates proactively with supervisor and veterinary staff on issues of animal health and wellbeing.
- Uses knowledge of aquatic animals and related topics to interpret Museum aquariums and related content to guests. Facilitates the use of aquatic animals in educational programs and other guest-facing activities.
- Dives in aquariums for animal care and maintenance and participates in the Dive Safety program.
- Creates and manipulates animal records enters and retrieves data from the animal management database and communicates effectively across a range of formats and platforms.
- Works regularly during weekends occasionally during evenings and holidays responds and assists after-hours to animal-related emergency calls and occasionally serves as the Living Collections staff on duty.
- Performs other duties as required by the supervisor.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Must be available to work a 7-day (40/hr week) rotating schedule with occasional evenings and holidays
- Must be able to regularly lift over 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods climb stairs and ladders work in tight spaces drive motor vehicles during the day and night endure outdoor field conditions at any time of year and navigate uneven outdoor terrain on foot with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must have a valid Open Water Dive Certification or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must have a valid First Aid/CPR certification or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must be eligible to apply for and receive relevant permits and licenses from state and federal agencies.
Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesTo 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.
Management Prefers:
- Demonstrated experience providing housing nutrition husbandry or health management of a range of aquatic animals.
- Demonstrated experience recognizing and monitoring health and wellbeing in aquatic animals under human care.
- Demonstrated experience in handling live aquatic animals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of modern practices for animal care and welfare including the practices and standards used by the Association of Zoos and Aquarium or American Association of Zookeepers or American Veterinary Medical Association.
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 details.
Bachelors degree in Art History Biology Botany Conservation Education History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institutionANDtwo years of museum or related work;ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
Section/Unit Description:
The Living Collections section is responsible for the daily care of thousands of live animals representing more than 200 species. This includes many arthropods freshwater and marine fish and reptiles and amphibians as well as a few species of birds and mammals. We maintain the museums live animal exhibits featuring species from North Carolina and around the world. We deliver a range of guest-facing programs curate a substantial collection of Ambassador Animals care for live plants and collaborate with other museum sections to celebrate nature and advance science.The Fish and Invertebrates unit cares for the museums aquatic creatures and habitats which are featured in exhibits on conservation science and the natural history of North Carolina. This includes over 50 species of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates ranging from moon jellies to longnose gar and habitats ranging from a few gallons to the 8000-gallon Our Changing Ocean exhibit. This unit also performs a range of related tasks such as diving in larger aquariums to clean and maintain them designing and building new habitats testing water quality and propagating a range of aquatic organisms.
Division Description:
The States museum devoted to science and nature North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and with over a million visitors a year the states most visited museum. Its 300000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville Greenville and Contentnea Creek. Together they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite offsite outdoors and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.
As a museum of nature we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we a time of unprecedented environmental challenges nothing could be more critical. This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real the Nature Exploration Center exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolinas rich natural habitats wildlife and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
Our programs and activities impact people in all the states one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the states students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers research opportunities for classrooms and outdoor learning environments on school campuses.
Agency Description:
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . 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 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.
Application ProcessPlease watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.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 willNOT 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.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be 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.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 to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans 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 EligibilityIt 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).Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus the candidate must not have worked as a probationary permanent or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government including without limitation the judicial system state executive branch agencies and the university system subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Caroline McClintock
109 E. Jones Street
Raleigh NC 27601
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