Aquarist - Environment Natural Resources - Pine Knoll, NC


Position: Natural Science Curator I
Working Title: Aquarist
Vacancy Number: 60034921
Salary Grade: 65
Salary Range: $31622 - $49290
Hiring Range: $31622 - $33069
Department: Environment Natural Resources
Division: ENR SO DS AQM PKS DO Ops/Husbandry
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: Pine Knoll Shor
Posting Date: 08/02/2011
Closing Date: 08/19/2011
Number of Positions: 1 Description of Work

This position reports directly to the Husbandry Curator and is
responsible for the daily care of all animals in the assigned display
(s), holding and quarantine systems and maintains life support systems
as well as the aesthetics of the display(s). Primary duties include:
Determining individual animal nutritional needs, securing, culturing,
preparing and feeding all animals under your care. This position would
work in conjunction with our Education Team which is the primary care
taker of our current avian collection. Maintaining the current avian
collection. Recognizing symptoms of disease and poor animal health,
and administering appropriate treatments. Maintaining accurate
databases and daily logs. Designing and creating new exhibit and
holding tanks. Working with the Animal Enrichment Team to develop and
implement new enrichment items and activities. Giving educational
programs. Acquiring and collecting new animals for display.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of avian husbandry. Experience working with
captive animals. Demonstrated knowledge of aquatic animal husbandry
and life support systems. **To receive credit for your work history
and credentials, you must list the information on the pd-107
application form. Any information omitted from the pd-107 application
form will not be considered for qualifying credit**

Training and Experience Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in
Biology, Zoology, Botany or other natural science curriculum related
to the area of assignment and one year of experience in a natural
science field; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited
institutions.

How to Apply:

An applicant must complete and submit a State Application for Employment form (pd-107) http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/applications.htm Reference the position number and job title on the application. DENR uses the Merit- Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment form (pd- 107). Original application, signed and dated, must be mailed to address and contact person listed. ***NO APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED VIA FAX OR EMAIL; ORIGINALS ONLY*** Persons seeking Veteran s Preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with the application. All relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, training and experience must be documented on the pd-107 to receive proper credit. Applications must be received by 5: 00pm on the closing date; late applications will not be considered. Actual salary offered is based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The vacancy system is provided by the Office of State Personnel.
Individual vacancy information is provided by each agency/university.

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