Newport Aquarium Biologist II - Herp

Description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides care for all specimens in assigned area through proper husbandry protocols involving daily observations, feedings, water quality monitoring, and life support system (LSS) operations
• Ensures guest satisfaction by maintaining exhibits through daily maintenance
• Maintains all exhibit, quarantine / holding systems, and behind the scenes areas to the highest level of professional standards.
• Complies with all SOPs pertaining to daily operations and
• Exhibits good time-management skills throughout and including all daily and specially assigned tasks.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate records in the TRACKS program.
• Provides unscheduled coverage of other biologists and areas as assigned by the management team.
• Cross-trains with other staff within the department to develop new skill sets and understanding of other areas. Must complete, at minimum, the OJTs in the directly assigned area.
• Promotes conservation, animal welfare, and good stewardship in daily tasks
• Pass e-quarist or other relevant course work successfully to promote continuous learning, update, and improvement in overall care.
• Identifies and resolves problems with assistance from the management team.
• Takes lead role in small construction, improvement, or new exhibit projects as assigned and mentored by management team.
• Positively presents and promotes aquarium in various forms of social media as requested by Public Relations and with approval from management team.
• Demonstrates motivation and exhibits Core Values daily
• Seeks a larger understanding of husbandry operations and animal welfare to assist husbandry management in improving those areas
• Support WAVE volunteer and intern programs through active participation in volunteer and / or intern programs through mentoring or joint projects.
• Biologist's team schedules provide coverage 365 days per year. Schedule for this position will be discussed in person in the interview process. It will include weekends and some holidays. Biologists typically work a Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday schedule.
• Undertakes any other tasks or special projects as directed by Assistant Curators or General Curator.

QUALIFICATIONS :

REQUIREMENTS :

Note : Position will involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, potentially dangerous and unpredictable animal species, and potential dangerous machinery, restraint devices and toxic chemicals and / or drugs. Occasional use of protective clothing or equipment is required e.g. goggles, mask, gloves, and gowns.

WHAT YOU'LL GET :

You can expect to work on projects that have never been done before - ideas that are unproven, and concepts that make people smile. You can expect to have fun and be treated with respect the minute you start...and through to the end. You can expect to work in an environment that is highly innovative and low in politics - truthful and filled with smart people; all while providing the BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATION!

And most of all, you can expect to work hard and make a difference in our world by helping to bring families closer together.

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Newport Aquarium, one of the many properties owned by Herschend Enterprises, prides itself on creating memories worth repeating. Our Core Values - greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and constantly improving - give us purpose and guidance.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors of Biology (required)

Skills

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