<p>ABQ BioPark</p> <p>https://www.cabq.gov/artsculture/biopark</p> <p>BioPark Curator/Life Support UN</p> <p>The Albuquerque (ABQ) BioPark, the most visited attraction in New Mexico (1.2M annual visitors) is a dynamic cultural facility including an AZA accredited zoo and aquarium, a botanic garden and public park with fishing ponds. The BioPark is a beloved community jewel. The voters of the Albuquerque community voted in favor of a fifteen-year 1/8 cent gross receipts tax (GRT) in 2015 to support the implementation of the BioPark's master plan. This support has allowed the BioPark Zoo to make important additions to the zoo including a new elephant barn, Birds of Prey exhibit, nearly $10M in maintenance infrastructure improvements and the opening of new Asia and Australia exhibits in 2023. In addition to broad community support for capital improvements, the BioPark is currently in the midst of strategic planning process that has identified a new mission, core values and strategic program pillars to guide our work over the next five years. We are excited to have this process evolve alongside a master plan review and update process that aligns capital improvements with program development that is focused on community engagement and conservation impacts.</p> <p>Position Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This is an at-will unclassified position.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Knowledge</p> <ul> <li>Operational characteristics, services and activities of a Biological Park </li><li>Water quality for fish, marine and aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles </li><li>Theories and applications of biology, ecology or conservation </li><li>Principles of municipal budget preparation and control </li><li>Principles of animal physiology, behavior and classification </li><li>Pumps, filters, ozone generators and other equipment needed for aquarium and biological park life support systems </li><li>Preventative maintenance practices for aquarium and biological park life support systems </li><li>Troubleshooting techniques related to system problems and/or malfunctions </li><li>Safe work procedures when around animals </li><li>Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation </li><li>Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations </li><li>Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, operation, troubleshooting, and repair </li><li>Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills & Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff </li><li>Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff </li><li>Supervise the construction and maintenance of various life support systems </li><li>Interpret and explain City Biological Park policies and procedures </li><li>Exercise judgment in cases of animal and equipment emergencies </li><li>Prepare clear and concise reports </li><li>Communicate clearly and concisely </li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work </li><li>Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation </li></ul> <p>Experience Required</p> <p>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 To include two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.</p> <p>Further Comments</p> <p>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 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.</p> <p>Perks</p> <p>The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well. The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system. Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the link below. General Benefits: http://www.cabq.gov/humanresources/employee-benefits/new-employee-information</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>BioPark Curator/Life Support UN | Job Details tab | Career Pages</p> <p>All applicants must apply on-line at: www.cabq.gov</p> <p>ABQ BioPark</p> <p>903 Tenth St SW</p> <p>Albuquerque, NM 87102</p> <p>Phone: 505.768.3700</p> <p>Visit our website</p> <p>Like us on Facebook</p>