Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
AQUARIST I, B23 ($17.51-$18.51/hr.)
High school diploma or GED; and Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
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marine biology
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aquatic animal husbandry
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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, B26 ($18.87-$19.87/hr.)
High school diploma or GED; and Three (3) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:
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marine biology
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biology
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aquatic animal husbandry
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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, B29 ($20.65-$21.65/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:
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marine biology
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biology
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aquatic animal husbandry
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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.
