Ocean Tank Aquarist- AQM

Ocean Tank Aquarist- AQM# State of North Carolina Careers## Ocean Tank Aquarist- AQMApply:
Dare County, NC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 5, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
JR-126969
** Agency
* * Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
** Division
* * Aquariums
* * Job Classification Title
** Museum Curator I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC06  
** About Us
** The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.  
** Description of Work
** The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Ocean Tank Aquarist. Reporting to the Animal Husbandry Curator, this position will be responsible for the daily care of all animals in display, holding and quarantine systems. Such as, freshwater and saltwater fishes, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, invertebrates. Exhibit Presentation and Maintenance.

The acquisition, collection, and quarantine of display animals. Education Program Support. Train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate interns, temporary employees, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides excellent daily care of a variety of animals through approved husbandry standards to assure a positive visitor experience.  
• Maintains cleanliness and upkeep of aquarium exhibits, holding systems, and all accompanying life support equipment of assigned areas.  
• Participates and conducts acquisitions, dispositions, transports, and acclimation of animals for the Aquarium collection  
• Coordinates with staff in multiple departments to complete routine assigned responsibilities that meet the Aquariums’ mission.  
• Participates in and coordinates in special projects as assigned.  
• Trains and supervises interns, volunteers and temporary employees as assigned.  
• Works with Education staff to enhance visitor programs  
• Responsible for the record keeping of aquarium’s animal collection.  
• Maintenance and care of large saltwater tank life support that includes water chemistry care.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
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* Please note:

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.  
** Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $49,685
**** 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.
** Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.
** Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
*** Experience with the care and feeding of aquatic animals.
* Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and…