Summary:

This position is responsible for the coordination and management of the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) Oiled Wildlife Response program and aiding the broader Wildlife Response program. 

Education/Training Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years experience in a similar position or the equivalent required; oil spill or disaster response, grant, accounting, and instructional experience preferred. Within six months of hire, becomes a HAZWOPER 24 Instructor through the ASLC’s Oiled Wildlife Program. 

Essential Duties: 

  1. Manages the development of protocols and guidelines for oiled wildlife response in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, Husbandry Director, Director of Animal Health, and Wildlife Response Curator. 
  1. Helps write for grants and donations and monitors grant and budget activity to ensure funding agency policies and requirements are met for wildlife response. 
  1. Manages the development, maintenance, and delivery of training programs and drills specific to the Oiled Wildlife Response Program, including the HAZWOPER 24 workshops and HAZWOPER annual refresher. Coordinates travel and other logistics for training events, including workshops, drills, meetings, and other training sessions. Tracks training requirements for responders and ensure that responders remain current. Responders include those from the Alaska SeaLife Center and outside partners. 
  1. Supervises training and preparedness of the ASLC Oiled Wildlife Response Team (OWRT) by holding periodic meetings to ensure understanding of roles and responsibilities and provide training and familiarization with the proper operation of oiled wildlife mobile response equipment. Coordinates and promotes the ASLC OWRT’s participation in drills and other learning opportunities. Drills could be virtual or in person anywhere in the state. 
  1. This position will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and replenishing oiled wildlife response equipment and maintaining supplies needed for oiled wildlife response training. 
  1. Develops, maintains, and improves electronic and paper filing and database systems for Oiled Wildlife Response.
  2. Monitors and coordinates regulatory and grant compliance for oiled wildlife response. 
  1. Develop and expand regional, national, and international oiled wildlife response partnerships, including with oil spill response organizations, government agencies, and the zoo and aquarium industry. 
  1. Coordinates travel for the staff specific to response, training, and other travel in support of the oiled wildlife response program. Makes travel reservations, follows through with required changes before travel, and helps with required documentation following travel. 
  1. Maintains professional skills and certifications to enable active oiled wildlife response activity. 
  1. Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff members by promoting positive attitudes, goodwill, and cooperation and providing high service standards. 
  1. Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs. 
  1. Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must possess advanced skills in time management, organization, customer service, attention to detail, emergency management, and oral and written communication.  Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products is a must. Ability to work with diverse individuals; to work independently; to interact effectively with staff, senior management, and funding agencies; and to maintain confidentiality. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Ability to see and hear; use arms and hands; handle objects, tools, and controls; and sit.  Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.

Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  Apply by 1/15//2023 for full consideration.

START DATE:  ASAP                            

PAY RATE: $55,120 - $60,840                                          Signing Bonus:  $2,000

Full-Time Position with Benefits

Please upload your resume, cover letter, and letter of reference when you apply.

Must be able to pass a background check.

 

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