Aquaculture Aquarist Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Aquaculture Aquarist State of North Carolina – Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources New Hanover County, NC Job Details Full-time $34,270 – $46,383 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Biology Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Art History Bachelor’s degree Aquaculture Fine Arts 2 years Full Job Description Description of Work This position is located at: 900 Loggerhead Road Kure Beach, NC 28449 Primary Purpose of this

Position:

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at an Aquarium? The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join the animal husbandry team as an Aquaculture Aquarist . This position is a member of the Husbandry Department and will be primarily responsible for aquaculture research and development along with supporting the continued growth of our current sustainability and conservation initiatives within the field of aquaculture at the Aquarium. The position will also provide daily care for the physical and psychological needs of animals in the animal habitats and quarantine systems. This position is also responsible for maintaining life support systems, as well as overall animal habitat aesthetics. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for the care, conditioning, and maintenance of brood stock systems, larval fish and grow out systems, including egg collection, counting, and stocking. Responsible for maintaining live food cultures including algae, copepods, rotifers, and artemia. Responsible for larval rearing. Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing food items, and feeding. Developing and providing enrichment programs for animals, including enrichment evaluation. Covering husbandry responsibilities in the absence of other team members on a rotational basis including providing animal behavioral training for various animals. Meeting USDA and AZA requirements for animals in humane care such as, but not limited to, food storage and preparation, providing high standards of cleanliness, and providing a high standard of care. Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health and administering appropriate treatments, including quarantine of newly acquired specimens. Conducting animal welfare assessments. Working with large, dangerous, or venomous aquatic or terrestrial animals. Designing, installing, and maintaining aquatic animal life support systems. Perform water quality testing, interpreting results and making necessary adjustments to water quality parameters. Ability to work within permitting guidelines of protected species. Maintaining accurate husbandry records through electronic data entry. Conducting SCUBA assisted diving to clean tanks, perform educational programs, and collect specimens. Responding to animal strandings and rehabilitation.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required. Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Ability to lift 50lbs. Follow us on Social Media at: Learn about the

NC Aquariums:

https://www.ncaquariums.com www.facebook.com/NCAquariumFF www.facebook.com/NCaquariumPKS www.facebook.com/NCAquariumRI 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: Demonstrated experience in aquaculture. Demonstrated experience with live food cultures. Demonstrated experience maintaining life support systems and associated water chemistry at a public Aquarium, Zoo, Fish Hatchery, or Museum. SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized organization or the ability to get certified within 6 months of starting this job. 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 and two 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 at Fort Fisher , 20 miles south of Wilmington, NC, in Kure Beach, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. A living collection of more than 4,000 animals in 93,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages more than 500,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is surrounded by protected woodland, marsh, and beach. Visitors often plan to stop at sites adjacent to the Aquarium – Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and historic Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. Fort Fisher Aquarium is a unique place to visit and work.

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 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov . 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. Application Process Please watch our video here that 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” 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. 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. 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 www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources Mike Peele 109 E. Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone:

919-814-6670

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.