Facility
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center
Closing Date
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Description
The Virginia Aquarium’s Chief of Animal & Conservation Programs oversees three areas of operations; Animal Care, Advocacy & Government Affairs, and Sustainable Practices, providing executive guidance and assuring collaboration and integration of these areas internally and externally to achieve the Aquarium’s mission. This position will lead a diverse team responsible for:
All aspects of care for Aquarium animal collections.
Engaging with partners to advocate for operational and conservation policy and legislation.
Developing and implementing a plan for sustainable operations.
Developing and supporting research and field conservation projects.
Collaborate with the Aquarium’s Chief Veterinarian and the Curator Manager to oversee the animal care and welfare associated with the Aquarium’s live animal collection and the stranded animal programs. Lead the team in the care and welfare for the diverse collection of resident animals as well as stranded animals associated with the Virginia Aquarium.
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Develop, interpret, and enforce policies and procedures to assure compliance with health and safety regulations including Aquarium procedures and protocols for staff and animal collections.
Participate in goal setting, formulating strategies, project planning, and internal and external affairs of the department; and assist the Director in the formulation of departmental policies, plans, and objectives.
Lead and position the Aquarium’s efforts to advocate and promote policy legislation in support of operational priorities and marine conservation. Build and manage strategic partnerships and support Aquarium leadership by providing advice on conservation issues.
Develop overall section objectives, policies, planning, and participation in conservation activities.
Prepare and manage the Animal Programs and Conservation budgets.
Monitor national conservation trends with respect to their impact on the Virginia Aquarium’s programs.
Coordinates meeting with outside agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and resolves situations characterized by non-compliance; prepares accreditation applications for accrediting bodies
Education and Pre-requisites
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or increasingly responsible professional experience equivalent to eleven (11) years, including at least five (5) years in a personnel management role using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in a related field such as aquarium or zoo administration, or marine environmental policy. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status.
Compensation and benefits
$94,177.20
Generous and varied health and benefits package
Application instructions
For more information apply:
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