Head Aquarist

Salary : $43,638.40 - $48,152.00 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400685
Department: Arts and Culture
Division: CS-BP Silvery Minnow Project
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 1/3/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for caring, observing and maintaining a variety of fish and aquatic life within the City zoo; provide responsible assistance to the Aquarium Manager; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in marine biology; and
Four (4) years of aquarium operations experience; and
To include one (1) year of lead experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession of a valid SCUBA Diving certificate.
Preferred Knowledge

• Operations, services and activities of an aquatic program
• Principles of lead supervision and training
• Anatomy, physiology and behavior of fish and invertebrates
• Principles and practices of SCUBA Diving
• Safe work practices utilized when working with fish and various aquatic life

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Lead, organize and review the work of staff
• Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures
• Maintain and care for a variety of fish within the assigned area
• Clean and maintain aquariums
• Prepare diets and feed fish according to established guidelines
• Identify unusual fish behavior
• Observe and detect unusual animal behaviors
• Maintain accurate records on fish behavior
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Do you possess a valid SCUBA Diving certificate?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess the lead or supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please select 'yes' and attach your certificate. (Lead is defined as monitors projects, programs or people.)

• Yes
• No

03
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

04
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

05
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question