Fort Fisher Aquarium
JOB TITLE: Museum Technician I
WORKING TITLE: Husbandry Technician
VACANCY #: 60093225
DIVISION: North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
SALARY GRD/RANGE: NC03
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $16.00 per hour
APPT TYPE:Temporary
CLOSING DATE: 1/1/2026
LOCATION: Carteret County
*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This is an 11-month temporary position with a maximum of 40 hours per week. It is classified as temporary/part-time and does not include state benefits.
DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.
Department Information: The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visitwww.dncr.nc.gov . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Division Information: The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums 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 Shores is located 6 miles from Morehead City, NC, on Bogue Banks, and sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 4,500 animals in 90,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium location is in the Roosevelt Natural Area, a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.
Description of Work: Primary duties for this position include coverage responsibilities for the Aquarium’s full-time husbandry staff. The husbandry technician will be responsible for assisting aquarists and a horticulturalist in a variety of tasks revolving around the care and maintenance of the many fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and plants at the Aquarium. The typical schedule for this position is a Tuesday through Saturday work week. Weekend and holiday work will be a large component of this position.
The position will perform the following essential functions:
Public speaking and interacting with visitors.
Working in hot, humid, and wet conditions.
Climbing ladders, swimming, and bending up and down.
Lifting as much as 50 lbs.
Possessing a valid driver’s license.
A degree in one of the natural sciences such as aquaculture, fisheries management, biology, marine biology, ecology, chemistry or a similar area of study or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Prefers
Experience with aquatic animal husbandry including cleaning, food preparation and feeding, and/or maintaining life support systems.
Experience with database record keeping.
Minimum Education and Experience: High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
How to Apply: Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD-107 State Application for Employment 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. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application.
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.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team thatwelcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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).
Submit State of NC Applications for Employment to:
Rachel Stringfellow, Assistant Aquarium Curator North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd. Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 FAX: 252-247-0663
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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*This is an anticipated vacancy.
This is an 11-month temporary position with a maximum of 40 hours per week. It is classified as temporary/part-time and does not include state benefits.
DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR.
Department Information: The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visitwww.dncr.nc.gov . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Division Information: The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums 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 Shores is located 6 miles from Morehead City, NC, on Bogue Banks, and sits adjacent to Bogue Sound. A living collection of over 4,500 animals in 90,000 square feet of exhibit space attracts and engages over 400,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium location is in the Roosevelt Natural Area, a state park of maritime forest and wetland ecosystems.
Description of Work: Primary duties for this position include coverage responsibilities for the Aquarium’s full-time husbandry staff. The husbandry technician will be responsible for assisting aquarists and a horticulturalist in a variety of tasks revolving around the care and maintenance of the many fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, and plants at the Aquarium. The typical schedule for this position is a Tuesday through Saturday work week. Weekend and holiday work will be a large component of this position.
The position will perform the following essential functions:
Public speaking and interacting with visitors.
Working in hot, humid, and wet conditions.
Climbing ladders, swimming, and bending up and down.
Lifting as much as 50 lbs.
Possessing a valid driver’s license.
A degree in one of the natural sciences such as aquaculture, fisheries management, biology, marine biology, ecology, chemistry or a similar area of study or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Management Prefers
Experience with aquatic animal husbandry including cleaning, food preparation and feeding, and/or maintaining life support systems.
Experience with database record keeping.
Minimum Education and Experience: High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience as related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
How to Apply: Mail, fax or deliver a completed PD-107 State Application for Employment 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. A resume and cover letter may be submitted along with the completed state application.
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.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team thatwelcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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).
Submit State of NC Applications for Employment to:
Rachel Stringfellow, Assistant Aquarium Curator North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 1 Roosevelt Blvd. Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512 FAX: 252-247-0663
EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
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