Water Quality Coordinator

Texas State Aquarium; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is seeking a dedicated professional to lead the Water Quality Department. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staffing schedules, and performing life support system maintenance on aquatic systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in marine biology and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. An attractive benefits package is also offered, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years paid experience working with life support systems.
• Strong understanding of aquatic systems and maintenance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee daily operations of the Water Quality Department.
• Develop and manage staffing schedules for appropriate departmental coverage.
• Perform routine and advanced life support system maintenance on aquatic systems.

Skills

Life support systems management

Aquatic systems maintenance

Staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field

Job description

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 but are not limed to:

• 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