Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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:

marine biology
aquatic animal husbandry
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:

marine biology
biology
aquatic animal husbandry
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:

marine biology
biology
aquatic animal husbandry
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.

Preferred Knowledge

Basic operations of an aquarium or hatchery program
Principles and practices of SCUBA diving
Operations, services and activities of a biological park program
Safe work practices for working in and around marine or aquatic animals
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Maintain and care for a variety of marine and aquatic species
Excellent observational skills
Diet preparation and feeding techniques
Maintain accurate records
Clean and maintain aquarium exhibits and holding tanks according to established BioPark guidelines
Safe fish capture and handling methods
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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