The Aquarium and Facility Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining the aquatic life support systems and managing key aspects of the basic infrastructure of the Museum & Aquarium. This position plays an important role in assuring optimal conditions for the animal collection and contributes to a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for staff and visitors. This is a full-time
position with benefits.

The LSS Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all large scale LSS systems within the Frost Science Museum complex. This staff person also assists the Aquarist Team as needed with respect to modifications / additions regarding the small scale, self-standing LSS packages and LSS systems at Batchelor Environmental Center. The LSS Technician works collaboratively throughout the Museum in a creative environment and contributes to the efficient operation of the department. This position works a schedule set by the supervisor and may encompass non-traditional days and hours and may be asked to report to work for life support or animal care emergencies.

This position is assigned to both BEC holding facility and Frost Science facility.

Job responsibilities include routine operation of life support systems, minor and routine maintenance on life support systems and exhibit enhancement systems. Responsibility includes departmental project work and assisting other departments with projects.

Position: Supervisor, Operations/ Life Support Systems (LSS)
Reports to: Assistant Director of Facilities
Position Managed: No direct reports but interacts and may oversee outside contractors, consultants, and other service providers, coordinates with Animal Dept. & oversee Operation Dept. staff on weekend.
Location: Bronx Zoo
Department: Facilities and Operations
Scope: Based at Bronx Zoo
Position Type: Full Time

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.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be the nightly leadership and management of the frontline Water Sciences Commercial Dive Technicians. You will ensure safety is always a top priority with adherence to strict OSHA and Walt Disney World regulatory guidelines related to Commercial Diving Operations. Further responsibilities include staff scheduling, training, and developing the front-line Dive Technicians, review of technician compliance with inspection criteria, and maintaining inventories of needed equipment to support performance of these duties.

This is a Full-Time, 3rd shift position, reporting to the Water Sciences Senior Operations Manager