Assistant Aquarium Curator

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Primary Purpose of this Position:

The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking 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 Aquarium’s diverse animal collections which include fishes, birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates through management of animal habitats and aquatic exhibits exceeding 300,000 gallons. The Assistant Curator will share on-call duties with the Husbandry Curator to provide 24 hour per day coverage to ensure the well-being 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 facility’s 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 driver's license.

· SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization or have the ability to obtain for employment.

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:

1. Experience with designing, installing, and maintaining life support systems in a public Aquarium, Zoo, Museum, or similar setting.

2. Experience providing care for aquatic and terrestrial plants and/or animals, including fresh and saltwater fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.

3. Experience with animal behavioral training and enrichment and providing proper messaging to the public regarding animal training and enrichment.

4. 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor’s 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 Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 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 Carolina's waterways are so special.

Division Description: The North Carolina Aquarium's 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: The North 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 Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's 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 state's 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 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.

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. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

To obtain veterans preference, you scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

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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 E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources/N.C. Aquariums

Division of Human Resources

Mike Peele

4603 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-4603

Phone: 919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,936.00 - $49,588.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that you must go to the NC State Website to officially apply for this position?

Ability to Relocate:

• Manteo, NC 27954: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34,936 - $49,588