{"id":36594,"date":"2021-01-14T12:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=36594"},"modified":"2021-01-14T12:02:34","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T20:02:34","slug":"job-aquarium-curator-zoological-and-environmental-education-tacoma-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-aquarium-curator-zoological-and-environmental-education-tacoma-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Aquarium Curator, Zoological and Environmental Education (Tacoma, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$71,855.00 – $89,819.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tacoma, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Career Full-time Non Represented<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Zoological and Environmental Education<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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00894<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Apply here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/metroparkstacoma\/jobs\/2950821\/aquarium-curator<\/a><\/div>\n
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Job Description<\/dt>\n
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Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. \u00a0Metro Parks Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington. The system is comprised of many different park facilities that offer residents a variety of recreational opportunities. From waterfront access to local neighborhood parks to large regional facilities and attractions, the MPT system is both a local community asset and regional destination.<\/p>\n

OUR CORE VALUES
\nThese eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which MPT treats staff, customers and the community:
\n\u2022Innovation \u00a0\u2022Excellence \u00a0\u2022Equity \u00a0\u2022Inclusiveness \u00a0\u2022Sustainability \u00a0\u2022Accountability \u00a0\u2022Safety \u00a0\u2022Fun<\/p>\n

POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM
\nPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest. The 29-acre zoological park was established in 1905, and attracts over 800,000 visitors a year. It is nationally accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) , which ensure rigorously high standards of animal welfare, veterinary care, conservation, education and more. The Zoo sits within 700-acre Point Defiance Park, offering spectacular views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Point Defiance Zoo is operated by Metro Parks Tacoma, the oldest independent park district in Washington. For more information, visit\u00a0www.pdza.org<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

POSITION INFORMATION
\nUnder the direction of the General Curator, plan, organize and direct the operations of assigned zoological areas (Aquariums); supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.<\/p>\n

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:\n<\/p>\n