Asst Aquarist- Jelly Technician (temporary)- NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Applicants MUST submit a state PD-107 as indicated in the "How to Apply" section. Applications submitted on really cannot be accepted.

** Position will function as Assistant Aquarist**
*This is an 11-month temporary position not to exceed 40 hours per week. It is classified as temporary/part-time and does not include state benefits.*

Description of Work:
Primary duties for this position include coverage responsibilities for the Aquarium’s full-time husbandry staff. The husbandry technician will be responsible for assisting aquarists, herpetologist, horticulturalist and aviculturist in a variety of tasks revolving around the care and maintenance of the many fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds at the Aquarium. With special emphasis on jellyfish and food culturing.

The position will perform the following essential functions:

• Maintaining and cleaning exhibits, holding tanks and behind the scenes areas
• Food preparation and feeding animals
• Water chemistry analysis
• Public speaking and interacting with visitors
• Keeping accurate records

Position/Physical Requirements:

• This position may require work in hot, humid and wet conditions. This position may require lifting heavy items (approximately 50 pounds), climbing ladders, swimming and bending up and down.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Experience working with aquatic or terrestrial animal husbandry.
• Training or experience in maintaining life support systems or associated water chemistry
• Experience working within a team

Minimum Education and Experience:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) and one year of experience as related to knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Open until filled. All relevant experience must be included on the PD-107 State application form to receive proper credit. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application but will not take the place of the state application PD-107.

A PD-107 State Application for Employment (found at https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107) must be submitted. A cover letter and resume may also be submitted but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the NC State Application PD-107 form. Applications which do not include the applicant's signature are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Mail, fax, or email completed applications to:

Leslie Vegas, Husbandry Curator
Leslie.Vegas@ncaquariums.com
NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island
PO Box 967
Manteo, NC 27954
Fax: 252-473-1980

The Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institution. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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).

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. Check out this amazing video about our department (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rszO61zc0sM)

Division Information:
The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums 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.
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC and is 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 1600 animals in its collection. Over 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a variety of animals, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in educational programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and think about how special North Carolina’s waterways are.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that an application submitted through really cannot be considered? Please follow the instructions under "How to Apply" to be sure your application is received.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16