This position is responsible for supervising, and coordinating the operations related to life support systems and environmental monitoring for all collection animals. This position will directly liaise with the Engineering Department related to the construction and maintenance of life support systems and equipment. Effective and responsible communication is essential as the position works directly with all animal departments and departments outside of Animal Programs to ensure optimal environmental conditions for all systems at the Fort Worth Zoo. This position may also help coordinate assigned activities and operations with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the public.

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The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as a complete inventory of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Environmental Quality Technician in the Animal Health and Conservation department.

To manage operations of aquatic Life Support Systems (LSS) at the WCS City Zoos (Central Park. Prospect Park, and Queens Zoos). The LSS Technician monitors all phases of exhibit water treatment processing and ensures all equipment and systems are maintained in proper working order. Technician collaborates with Animal Programs and Operations managers to support staff in the daily operations and maintenance of LSS systems. Coordinate with WCS colleagues and outside consultants on system design, ozone maintenance/ repair, establishment of standard operating procedures, and chemical treatments as necessary. Ensure that water quality is maintained to meet required water quality standards.

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

This position is for a managerial level life support operator responsible for the oversight and management of the Aquarium’s life support infrastructure. This includes water treatment, maintenance of systems responsible for providing suitable environments for the Aquarium’s living collection, and the design and construction of these same components for new systems. This role manages a team of 3-5 life support technicians, and works closely with the Senior Life Support Engineer.

Institutional Summary:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2024, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

The Life Support Systems (LSS) Maintainer is a technical, safety-sensitive, and essential position responsible for the safe operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of CAD’s fresh-water and seawater systems and other related work as required. This position is expected to perform high quality work in support of CAD’s mission to provide uninterrupted and optimal life support conditions for the living collection and excellent water clarity for the visitor experience.

In addition to managing the LSS systems, this position will be responsible for organizing and managing the daily maintenance and repair of structural features, fixtures, furnishings, and operating systems of the assigned facilities. This position will follow and implement preventive maintenance schedules for the following: structural features and figures; parking areas, walkways, and other access areas; mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, emergency systems; other operating systems and equipment.

The LLPA is expanding! With the upcoming expansion set to open in Spring 2025 we are excited to seek candidates with a background in carnivore/big cat care to join our team to head our clouded leopard program. The position includes all aspects of animal care under the direction of the Curator and Assistant Curators of Mammals and Birds.

Institutional Summary:

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 2019. With a new expansion currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2024, LLPA will soon be the largest aquarium in the Mountain West, and 5th largest aquarium overall in the continental United States.

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.

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Senior Aquarist – Diving to join the Fish and Invertebrate Temperate (FIT) team. Senior Aquarist staff act in a lead capacity, carrying out all aspects of the daily care in their assigned work area. This includes feeding, observation, training, administration of medication, medical treatment and record keeping.  The position is responsible for upholding a high level of animal care and cleaning and maintaining animal habitats and back-of-house spaces.

The Aquarium’s fish and invertebrate population includes temperate and tropical water invertebrates, cartilaginous and teleost fishes. The FIT team is also responsible for the care of local and tropical plants. The Senior Aquarist furthers the Aquarium’s mission by providing oversight of and care for the animal collection and taking a leadership role on the FIT team.

Performs daily operations and monitors life support equipment for large aquatic exhibit systems. Monitors and maintains water levels, back washing, air flow and ozone generator adjustments, and all other equipment vital to the operation of life support systems as directed. Monitors systems, and performs daily visual inspections of filter readings, valve positions, flow rates, and pressure differentials. The Life Support Systems Technician must model mutual support, excellent communication, and joint problem-solving skills among. Cultivate, support, and maintain a culture of inclusion and engagement (positive moral) at AON. The Life Support Systems Technician is responsible for demonstrating self-accountability and self-development.