City of Albuquerque

Position Summary

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.

This is an at-will unclassified position.

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.

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.

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.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a Biological Park
• Water quality for fish, marine and aquatic mammals, birds and reptiles
• Theories and applications of biology, ecology or conservation
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
• Principles of animal physiology, behavior and classification
• Pumps, filters, ozone generators and other equipment needed for aquarium and biological park life support systems
• Preventative maintenance practices for aquarium and biological park life support systems
• Troubleshooting techniques related to system problems and/or malfunctions
• Safe work procedures when around animals
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, operation, troubleshooting, and repair
• Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Supervise the construction and maintenance of various life support systems
• Interpret and explain City Biological Park policies and procedures
• Exercise judgment in cases of animal and equipment emergencies
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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