Aquarium Director

Description of Work

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23-01785 AQM60034906

Recruitment Salary: $55,518 - $90,757

This position will be located at:

1 Roosevelt Blvd.

Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512

As per G.S. 126-5, this Position is designated as Exempt Managerial and is not subject to the State Human Resources Act. This position is subject to the State Government Ethics Act. The leading applicant(s) must complete a statement of economic interest, which must be filed and evaluated by the State's Ethics Commission, prior to the applicant being employed in this position.

The Aquarium Director is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the operations, budget and staff of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing all activities at the public aquarium such as staff selection, development and supervision, strategic planning and goal setting, purchasing equipment and supplies.
• Managing the budget and establishing priorities, overseeing technical aquatic life systems.
• Providing leadership and direction for educational exhibits, programs and special activities.
• Providing leadership on physical improvements, expansion planning and supervising capital improvement projects.
• Serving as the liaison with media, community groups, businesses and public interest groups and provides assistance to the North Carolina Aquarium Society in fund raising and development, and proactive marketing and publicizing of aquarium projects andprograms.

The North Carolina Aquarium's mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our 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 Pine Knoll Shoresis located 6 miles from Morehead City, NC, on Bogue Banks and sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 2,500 animals in 90,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium sits within the Roosevelt Natural Area, a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.

TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library, and Archives, historic preservation, land, and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's 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 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. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.Visit:DNCR

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of public standards and trends at an aquarium, zoo, museum, park, nature center or related facility, as well as principles of marine ecology, marine biology, and/or science education.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, which includes monitoring budget and receipts, implementing annual plans, and/or procuring goods and services to meet program needs.
• Demonstrated experience in conservation and informal education in an aquarium, zoo, museum, park, nature center or related facility.
• Demonstrated ability in interacting with leadership, community groups, advisory committees, researchers and/or the general public.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning and goal setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff, such as work planning, performance evaluation and staff coaching.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in marine science, biology, zoology, science education or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of management and administrative/supervisory experience at an aquarium, museum, zoo or related facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" willNOTbe accepted.

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Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

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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).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources

Division Address:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

4603 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-4603

Phone: 919-814-6670

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