Database and Animal Health Technician

JOB TITLE: Museum Technician I *NC03
WORKING TITLE: Database and Animal Health Technician
VACANCY #: 60093190
DIVISION: North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
LOCATION: New Hanover County 
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $16.00 per hour                                
APPT TYPE: Temporary
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED                                        
 

***This is an 11-month hourly position – Hours may vary per week (not to exceed 40 hours per week), including weekends and holidays, classified as temporary/part-time, and does not include state benefits.

Recommended applicants will be subject to a background check.

Department Information:

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries, and nature throughout North Carolina.  The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development.  Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state’s diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities.  Check out this amazing video about our department.

Division Information:

The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats. 

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located 20 miles south of Wilmington, NC, in Kure Beach, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. A living collection of over 2,700 animals in 93,000 ft2 of exhibit space attracts and engages over 440,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is surrounded by protected woodland, marsh, and beach. Visitors often plan to stop at sites adjacent to the Aquarium - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and historic Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. Fort Fisher Aquarium is a unique place to visit, and work.

Description of Work:

This position performs routine quality data entry and management for all animal records in the animal management database. This position will also work closely with the husbandry and veterinary teams performing diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, and administering medications as prescribed. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of animal welfare standards and records management best practices is essential.  Primary responsibilities include:

1.        Enter and provide oversight of routine data entry for all collection animals such as acquisitions/dispositions, moves, feedings, water chems, animal welfare assessments, etc

2.        Generate annual inventory reports and specific census requests by curators and directors

3.        Communication with the registrar and database programmer may be expected to report system errors

4.        Assist in training staff in animal record keeping, records management and data standards

5.        Assist with annual permitting and licensing renewals and reporting, including new applications

6.        Provide clinical assistance to vet team on site visit days

7.        Help with medication administration and follow up reminders working with husbandry to ensure treatment plans are administered and documented

8.        Assist with drug and medical supply inventory

9.        Assist medical lab entry as necessary during high demand season

10.   Help with onsite routine fecal exams 

11.   Help with food ordering and yearly food analysis

12.   Assist animal care team with animal welfare assessments

13.   Assist animal care team with enrichment ideas and helping with the approval process with vet staff.

14.   Assist animal care team train with medical base behaviors. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To qualify for this position, you must meet all the following KSA's listed below, and they must be listed on your application: 

• General knowledge of taxonomy, natural history, animal husbandry
• Experience with animal database management (Tracks software experience preferred)
• Experience performing veterinary diagnostic procedures and providing medical treatments to non-domestic animals, preferably including fish and other aquatic animals.
• Experience with inventory management and organization of an animal clinic-type facility

Education and Experience:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to

knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply: 

Completed applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or email, to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting. All relevant experience must be included in the application to receive proper credit. 

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants.  Degrees must be received from an appropriately accredited institution.  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.  We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

A North Carolina State Application Form PD-107 is required and may be downloaded from the NC Office of State Personnel website at https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107.  A cover letter and resume may also be submitted but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the NC State Application PD-107 form.  Applications which do not include the applicant’s signature are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. 

Submit State of NC Applications for Employment to:

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Attn: Personnel
900 Loggerhead Road
Kure Beach, NC  28449
FAX: (910) 458-6812
jennifer.hufham@ncaquariums.com