• Job Description

  Req#: AQUAR002561

  Position Title: Aquarist II

  Department: Fishes and Invertebrates

  Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

  Direct Report: Associate Curator, Zoological Operations

  Position Summary

  The Aquarist-II will work with a diverse team of other Aquarists in the implementation and evaluation of husbandry for an exhibit gallery and will be responsible for implementing daily operational requirements as articulated by the overall Fishes & Invertebrates Management Team. In addition, the Aquarist-II will work with the gallery team in achieving goals and participating in staff education, training, and safety plan, as well as meeting personal performance goals and objectives.

  Responsibilities:

  1. Implements the zoological and exhibit goals and standards for the gallery of responsibility
  2. Implements the daily operational requirements of the staff, animals and gallery of responsibility
  3. Participates in training, development and review process for individual development and enrichment
  4. Works with the team to maintain the highest quality exhibit presentations
  5. Creates SOPs for team as needed
  6. Takes on progressively more challenging tasks for the team
  7. Mentors junior staff and interns
  8. Proficient with time management
  9. Capable of making independent decisions for animal care and exhibit maintenance
  10. Understands operational needs for team
  11. Interface effectively with other departments to maintain the highest quality standards
  12. Fosters working relationships with other institutions
  13. As needed, interact on behalf of the Georgia Aquarium with guests, media, general public, etc.
  14. Adheres to dive safety guidelines established by the dive safety officer
  15. Performs other duties as workload necessitates

  Qualifications:

  1. Preferred, four-year degree in biology or related field
  2. Three years of work experience in an AZA accredited institution, or equivalent, working with aquatic animals and associated husbandry and life support.
  3. Certified SCUBA Diver
  4. Valid Driver’s License and/or CDL, or the ability to obtain one
  5. Valid passport, or the ability to obtain one
  6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

  Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  Commitment:

  I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

  Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

  Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

  Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Georgia Aquarium is a public aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

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