Senior Environmental Quality Technician

Position Summary :

The Senior Environmental Quality Technician plays a critical role in monitoring and maintaining optimal environmental conditions across terrestrial and aquatic habitats to ensure the health and well-being of the animal collection. This position supports both daily operations and long-term habitat planning, ensuring that environmental parameters—including water and air quality, temperature, humidity, and substrate—are consistently maintained to meet species-specific standards. Working closely with curators, veterinarians, and other animal care professionals, this role also provides guidance and supervision to Animal Keepers to uphold best practices in environmental and habitat management.

Key Responsibilities :

Environmental Monitoring & Maintenance :

• Monitor water quality parameters (e.g., pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate) for aquatic habitats.
• Ensure proper temperature, humidity, substrate, and air quality in terrestrial exhibits.
• Implement and audit adherence to protocols for maintaining species-appropriate environmental conditions.
• Identify and resolve environmental imbalances in collaboration with Lead Keepers, Technicians, and Managers.

Leadership & Supervision :

Collaboration & Reporting :

Animal Welfare & Conservation :

Compliance & Safety :

Qualifications :

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