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It is the primary responsibility of the Lead Life Support Aquarist to oversee the operation and maintenance of aquatic life support systems
Orange Coast College ( OCC ) is seeking a fulltime, equity-minded, tenure track faculty member in Marine and Aquarium Science commencing with the 2022 fall semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Marine and Aquarium Science. This assignment also includes primary responsibility for the Orange Coast College Aquarium facility and organisms, curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development.
The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Marine and Aquarium Science. The Mathematics and Sciences Division shares Orange Coast College’s commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity.
Ideal candidates for this position share Orange Coast College’s devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 18,705 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 34% of OCC’s students are Latinx, 2% are African- American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 30% are White, and 5% are multiracial. Faculty have the opportunity to enhance their classroom methods during two professional development days during the academic year, which include learning sessions like “Digital Accessibility”, “Basic Skills: Helping students help themselves” and “Taking a skills-based approach to teaching college students”. Student-centered activities that support OCC’s mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS). The Mathematics and Sciences Division at Orange Coast College serves students bound for transfer and in service of career and technical programs. We encourage innovative teaching as well as student and faculty engagement outside of the classroom. The Division promotes faculty work on student research and projects, community engagement, and partnerships with local institutions to promote STEM engagement for racially minoritized populations. The Marine Science Department offers an Associate of Science degree in Marine Science for students looking to transfer to a 4-year institution for a degree in a marine-related field, or for interdisciplinary students looking to apply their future major to the marine realm. The department also has an onsite student-run aquarium that includes temperate, tropical, and freshwater systems, and offers a Certificate of Achievement in Aquarium Science for students looking to gain experience in animal husbandry, life support operation, and aquarium management. Orange Coast College Employee-Student Demographic Information Direct Link: Employee/Student Profile Comparison Dashboard
Orange Coast College Instructor Marine Science and Aquarium Coordinator Job# 11-O-23
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure track faculty member in Marine and Aquarium Science commencing with the 2022 fall semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Marine and Aquarium Science. This assignment also includes primary responsibility for the Orange Coast College Aquarium facility and organisms, curriculum and program development, participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines and the leveraging of student support resources; and participation in ongoing professional development. The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District, with a clear, focused commitment to supporting individualized student and employee goals through the work of Marine and Aquarium Science.
Do you want to work in Florida at the beach ? We are looking for a qualified person to be able to maintain the lss on animal habitats and water quality testing in house. Collecting samples for 3rd party testing. Pump and plumbing experience. Knowledge of fish systems and record keeping. Routine and preventative maintaining of equipment. A willing team player that can handle other duties as needed.
Management of the Life Support team at Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay and supervision of the life support systems operations, facility operations and maintenance at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
The primary responsibility in this role is operating and maintaining a facility incorporating aquatic animal life support systems. Operating, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs on all dynamic water systems:
– Pool and Fountain Areas
– Life support equipment including pumps, filtration systems, valves, ozone generating systems, Ultra-violet light systems, heating and cooling systems, and water testing.
A plus if experience includes aquarium or zoo background and certified through Aquatic Animal Life Support Systems (AALSO). Familiar with Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accreditation standards. You are an accountable team player that thrives in a fast-paced environment willing to be the subject matter expert that follows all safety procedures and/or assist with other projects as assigned.
The Life Support Systems Manager is responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of all Life Support Systems (LSS) in the Zoo. Develops and implements all new life support automation and design systems. Performs all life support equipment preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, analyzes life support trend data, and recommends repair or replacement of major components when appropriate. Supervises life support technicians and contract work on all life support systems. Reports directly to the Vice President of Animal Care (VPAC).
Works as part of the management team to ensure overall organizational goals executed according to plan and achieve assigned metrics of success. The management team collectively serves to fulfill the following priorities:
Operation of Life Support Systems throughout the zoo, equipment maintenance and repair, and basic water quality testing.
Operation of Life Support Systems throughout the zoo, equipment maintenance and repair, and basic water quality testing.
Operation of Life Support Systems throughout the zoo, equipment maintenance and repair, and basic water quality testing.
Encouraging advancement of the science and technology of life support for care of aquatic systems and animals.