Museum Curator II

** Agency
* * Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
** Division
* * Aquariums
* * Job Classification Title
** Museum Curator II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC07

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Assistant Aquarium Curator. The Assistant Aquarium Curator position will assist the Aquarium Curator and manage the health and welfare of the Aquarium’s diverse animal collections which include fishes, birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates through management of animal habitats and aquatic exhibits exceeding 300,000 gallons.

The Assistant Curator will share on-call duties with the Husbandry Curator to provide 24 hour per day coverage to ensure the well-being of the collection.
** Knowledge

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/Management Preferences***
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**** Recruitment Range $35,984 - $53,000 Annually
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***** This position is located at:
*** 374 Airport RdManteo, NC 27954
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* ** Management Prefers
*** Experience with designing, installing, and maintaining life support systems in a public Aquarium, Zoo, Museum, or similar setting.
* Experience providing care for aquatic and terrestrial plants and/or animals, including fresh and saltwater fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals.
* Experience with animal behavioral training and enrichment and providing proper messaging to the public regarding animal training and enrichment.
* Experience evaluating animal welfare.
** Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
*** Managing of the permanent Conservation Horticulturalist and temporary horticulture staff, Husbandry Technicians, the Husbandry intern program, and Husbandry volunteer program (outside the responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator).
* Providing regular training and scheduling for staff. Assist Husbandry Curator with interviewing and hiring of new employees.
* Acting as a project manager for husbandry staff working on special projects including goal setting, budgeting, motivating, managing resources, and executing the final product.
* Overseeing water testing laboratory and water quality standards.
* Assisting the Husbandry Curator with developing and operating within an annual operating budget.
* Providing routine feedback to staff in an efficient and positive manner.
* Recognizing symptoms of fish and invertebrate disease and poor health. Administering appropriate treatments according to established quarantine and treatment protocols.
* Determining individual animal nutritional needs. Manage the sourcing and procurement of all diets. Ensure all diet preparations and associated cleaning meet or exceed AZA and…