Position Summary

Supervise, plan and coordinate a variety of Biological Park services, activities, operations and maintenance of life support systems and aquatic facilities; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Aquarium Manager.

This is an at-will unclassified position.

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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, hydrology, science and water resources, zoology, or chemistry preferred; and

Five (5) years of managerial experience at an aquarium, water treatment systems, or biological park setting with aquatic life support systems or water resources management preferred; and

Additional Requirements

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.

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 six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a scuba diving certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of an AALSO level 2 LSS and level 2 Water Quality certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two (2) years from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

Operational characteristics, services and activities of a Biological Park
Water quality for fish, marine and aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles
Theories and applications of biology, ecology or conservation
Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
Principles of animal physiology, behavior and classification
Pumps, filters, ozone generators and other equipment needed for aquarium and biological park life support systems
Preventative maintenance practices for aquarium and biological park life support systems
Troubleshooting techniques related to system problems and/or malfunctions
Safe work procedures when around animals
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, operation, troubleshooting, and repair
Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Supervise the construction and maintenance of various life support systems
Interpret and explain City Biological Park policies and procedures
Exercise judgment in cases of animal and equipment emergencies
Prepare clear and concise reports
Communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

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