Assistant Curator / Dive Safety Officer

City of Albuquerque, NM•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Supervise, plan and coordinate staff engaged in all aspects of the BioPark's dive safety program. Oversees and enforce dive safety policies, following AAUS and OSHA guidelines for all divers and dive activities under the auspices of the ABQ BioPark, as well as for performing various daily tasks required by the dive program. Provide a variety of ABQ BioPark services, activities and operations with the focus on providing highly responsible care and husbandry of the BioPark's diverse living collection. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science (B.S.) from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of professional level experience working in dive operations within a public aquarium, dive shop or dive tourist destination
To include one (1) year direct supervisory or technical lead experience.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Possession of certification as a Divemaster or Assistant Instructor.
Possession of an instructor level certification from a professionally recognized organization within one (1) year from date of hire into position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
Principles and techniques of Aquarium dive program management
Principles and techniques of marine and aquatic animal husbandry
Aquatic animal behavioral training and acceptable operant conditioning techniques
Basic operations and services of a Biological Park program focusing on SCUBA diving, fish and other aquatic animals
Basic operations and services of a Biological Park program focusing on marine and aquatic biology
Methods of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Principles and practices of volunteer administration, including recruitment and training
Principles and practices of supervision, evaluation and training
Principles and procedures of record keeping
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations for scuba diving
Interpret and explain City Bio Park programs, policies and procedures
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Make repeated dives during the workday to feed animals, scrub algae and make in-tank repairs to exhibits
Work with large and potentially dangerous marine animals
Exercise proper judgment in cases of animal emergencies
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public
Work independently in the absence of supervision
Oversee the work of lower level staff
Communicate clearly and concisely
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work