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COCity of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque•Government

Aquarist I-III

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-4 years

Compensation

$40.6K - $46.4K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Aquarist I-III maintains and cares for a diverse range of marine and aquatic species at the ABQ BioPark. This role involves assisting curatorial and veterinary staff, performing various animal care activities, and utilizing SCUBA for in-tank animal care and exhibit maintenance.

Position Summary
Maintain and care for a variety of marine and aquatic species within the ABQ BioPark. Assist curatorial and veterinary staff as needed and perform a variety of activities relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Use SCUBA for in-tank animal care and exhibit maintenance.

These positions are part of the BioPark Training and Certification program.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

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 directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

AQUARIST I ($19.51-$20.49/hr.)

  • High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

    • marine biology

    • aquatic animal husbandry

    • aquaculture

  • Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

  • Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date.

  • Possession of a valid SCUBA diving certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

AQUARIST II ($20.59-$21.62hr.)

  • High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

    • marine biology

    • biology

    • aquatic animal husbandry

    • aquaculture

  • Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

  • Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date.

  • Possession of a valid SCUBA diving certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

  • Must have completed Level 1 of the BioPark Training and Certification Program, or have 15 credit hours of college level work in marine biology, aquatic animal husbandry, biology or aquaculture.

AQUARIST III ($22.27-$23.32/hr.)

  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in marine biology, or aquaculture; and Four (4) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

    • marine biology

    • biology

    • aquatic animal husbandry

    • aquaculture

  • Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.

  • Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from hire date.

  • Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

  • Possession of an appropriate valid SCUBA diving certificate within (6) months from date of hire into position.

  • Must have completed Level 2 of the BioPark Training and Certification Program, or 15 credit hours of college level work in marine biology, aquatic animal husbandry, biology or aquaculture.

Working Conditions

Environmental:
Indoor, outdoor and underwater environments; work with a variety of domestic, exotic, aquatic animals and animal waste; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to chemicals and pesticides, noise, dust, heat, cold and inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Ability to pass dive physical for SCUBA diving; basic eye-hand coordination; adequate manual dexterity; essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional heavy, moderate, or light lifting.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

marine biology • 1+ yrs
aquatic animal husbandry • 1+ yrs
aquaculture • 1+ yrs
SCUBA diving • 1+ yrs
Animal care • 1+ yrs
Exhibit maintenance • 1+ yrs
Veterinary assistance • 1+ yrs
Physical stamina • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-4 years

Certifications

New Mexico Driver's License • Required
City Operator’s Permit (COP) • Required
SCUBA diving certification • Required
BioPark Training and Certification Program Level 1 • Required
BioPark Training and Certification Program Level 2 • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$40.6K - $46.4K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 5/10
physicalHigh • 9/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 5/10
uncertaintyMedium • 6/10
communicationMedium • 5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

City of Albuquerque

Team size

Growing team

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

The City of Albuquerque is a municipal government entity responsible for various public services and facilities, including the ABQ BioPark, which falls under its Arts and Culture Department. The BioPark is dedicated to the care and exhibition of diverse marine and aquatic species.

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Aquarist I-III

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States • Full Time