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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 weeks ago

Aquatic Systems Technician

Randolph County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$36K/yr - $57K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking an Aquatic Systems Technician to lead the Aquatics Team at the North Carolina Zoo. This role involves managing daily activities related to aquatic life support systems, ensuring optimal water quality and animal welfare.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Manages, directs, and coordinates daily activities of supervised Aquatics/LSS staff in monitoring and maintaining the life support systems in supervised facilities and maintaining animal spaces to exceed AZA and USDA standards of care

Develops a strong cohesive work unit that continually strives to improve aquatic life support systems, animal welfare, guest experience, and contributes to the overall understanding of the systems needed for the proper care of the exhibit animals

Maintains working knowledge of water chiller systems, filtration systems, ozone systems, and water chemistry

Schedules, supervises, mentors, develops, and provides leadership for Technicians in the progressive evolution of aquatic life support systems and the operation and upkeep of facilities

Identifies and prioritizes aquatic life support system issues and problems and leads work unit staff in root cause identification and problem solving

Serves as key communications link with the Zoo's Zoological Managers, Animal Curators, and Veterinary staff for information exchange and coordination

Is an active member of the Life Support Team, performing water quality tests and regular maintenance of systems

Qualification

Water Quality TechnicianAquatic Systems MaintenanceAALSO Level 1 CertificationPool Operator CertificationLaboratory ExperienceWater Chemistry KnowledgeTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsCritical Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or microbiology from an appropriately accredited institution

or Associate's degree in chemical technology, environmental science technology; or related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience in water chemistry and/or aquatic systems maintenance or related experience

or Completion of at least two (2) years of college with at least 20 semester hours of chemistry coursework, and two (2) years of related experience in water chemistry and/or aquatic systems maintenance or related experience or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience

Must have ability to obtain a diver certification from a nationally recognized organization or member of the Recreational SCUBA Training Council (PADI, SDI, SSI, YMCA etc.), NAUI etc

Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment

Preferred

Demonstrated experience working in laboratory settings

Demonstrated experience as a Water Quality Technician including sample gathering and testing, quality control, data interpretation, data entry as well as aid in troubleshooting and correction of parameters

P AALSO Level 1 certified or willing to become certified within 12 months of hire

Pool operator certified or willing to become certified within 6 months of hire

Possess an understanding of aquarium water chillers, heat exchangers, UV and ozone systems, reverse osmosis, fractionators, plumbing applications, pumps, motors and filtration equipment