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Life Support Systems and Water Quality Specialist
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 56 days ago
Hybrid Full-time Washington, DC $58K – $75K Apply by Aug 21, 2026 Equipment Facilities, And Services ISFJ
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The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Life Support Systems & Water Quality Office, Office of Planning, Facilities and Exhibits, National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Office of the Under Secretary of Science and Research (OUSSR), Smithsonian Institution (SI).
What You'll Do
- →The Life Support Systems & Water Quality Specialist is responsible for assisting in the oversite of the operation, maintenance, and management of aquatic exhibits and life support systems within NZCBI.
- →In this position, you will: Assist with operation and maintenance of aquatic systems including filtration, circulation, heating/cooling, aeration, and disinfection.
- →Monitor water quality parameters (temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen).
- →Maintain records of water quality and system performance.
- →Manage inventory and coordinate repairs.
Requirements
- ✓Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.
- ✓Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
Benefits
- ★The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
- ★Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
- ★Flexible Spending Accounts - https://www.fsafeds.com/ Health Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp Leave - http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp Life Insurance - http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp Long Term Care Insurance - http://www.ltcfeds.com Retirement Program - https://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/
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