Biologist I (Wetlands) Temporary

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The Florida Aquarium

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Biologist I (Wetlands) Temporary

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Position Summary

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The Biologist 1 (Temporary) will be expected to execute routine husbandry in the area to which they are assigned. This position is expected to play a supportive role in caring for and managing The Florida Aquarium's (TFA) Wetlands collection. This includes food preparation and feeding, habitat maintenance, LSS maintenance/ operation, and recognizing indications of illness or abnormal behavior. They will develop skillsets both independently, and as part of a team, in providing the highest level of animal care.

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Essential Position Functions

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• Perform general daily husbandry functions including the maintenance of live exhibits, holding systems and quarantine facilities at a high level of quality

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• Develop and demonstrate acumen in universally accepted aquarium husbandry skill areas including:

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• Marine organism handling, transport, acclimation and care

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• Food Preparation and Feeding

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• Life Support Systems (LSS) operation and maintenance

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• Live exhibit maintenance

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• Ensure accurate animal record keeping through consistent utilization of electronic record keeping system

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• Assure behavior meets the TFA's values of Respect, Trust and Excellence

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• Interact with aquarium guests, donors and team members in a positive and professional manner

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• Maintain Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) inspection readiness for exhibit, service, holding, and backup areas

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• Supports TFA's Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis

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• Communicates ideas for exhibit improvements and modifications independently

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• Executes behavior shaping plans for aquatic and terrestrial animals

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Secondary Functions

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• Maintain tools and equipment necessary for the care of the collection

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• Follow Animal Care Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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• Work with volunteers and interns within scope of position

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• Participate in meetings with curators, biologists, and other aquarium departments

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• All other duties as required

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Education, Requirements, and Technical Skills

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• Previous experience in a facility working with terrestrial and aquatic organisms, including but not limited to birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fishes, and plants preferred

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• Four-year degree in biology, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered

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• Knowledge of habitat requirements, including Life Support Systems and Water Quality parameters for aquatic and terrestrial species preferred

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• Knowledge of animal record keeping systems (ZIMS/Tracks) preferred

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• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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• Must be willing and able to obtain a valid State of Florida Driver's License

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• Flexibility in working weekends, evenings, and holidays

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Competencies

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• Customer Focus - Demonstrates courtesy, cooperation and friendliness with staff, volunteers and customers. Actively listens, anticipates and evaluates the customer's needs. Ensures that customer satisfaction is a priority in all areas of responsibility. Actively engages our customers while fulfilling job responsibilities.

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• Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork - Support, facilitate, and participate in activities that promote team effectiveness; demonstrate sensitivity for the feelings and needs of team members and support team goals.

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• Professional/Technical Knowledge and Competency - Remains current on developments in the field within and outside the organization; maintains proficiencies

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• Communication (oral and written) - Effectively express ideas verbally and non-verbally and actively listen to individuals and groups; prepare and focus presentations to the characteristics and needs of the audience; express ideas clearly and concisely in written form, through memoranda, letters, reports, and other documents.

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• Concern for Detail - Pays attention to every portion of any task, down to the smallest item.

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• Judgement - Decide on and commit to an action on the examination of the facts at hand; find creative solutions to situations and opportunities that arise; take strategic risks when necessary.

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• Work Standards-Applies high-performance standards to all work-related activities.

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Typical Physical Requirements

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• Standing (up to 4 hours per day)

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• Walking (up to 4 hours per day)

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• Bending/Stooping/Squatting/Kneeling/Balancing - Frequently

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• Crouching/Crawling - Occasionally

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• Sitting (up to 2 hours per day)

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• Climbing heights (12') - Frequently

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• Reaching above shoulders - Frequently

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• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently

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• Lifting/Carrying (up to 70 lbs.) - Occasionally

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• Using hands for repetitive movements - fine manipulating

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• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity

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• Coping with demands (stresses that are associated with the job and/or the work environment) so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained

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• Daily contact with a living collection of plants and animals in a central Florida climate

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The Florida Aquarium

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