Water Quality Coordinator

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

Responsibilities include

Lead, coordinate, and oversee the daily operations of the Water Quality Department. Develop, manage, and maintain staffing schedules to ensure appropriate departmental coverage. Process departmental purchase orders, invoices, and related purchasing documentation. Perform routine and advanced life support system maintenance on aquatic systems.

Oversee and perform raw seawater disinfection and transport for large aquatic systems. Install, repair, and modify plumbing for aquatic systems as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field from four-year college or university; a minimum of 3 years paid experience working with life support systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Other: This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed