Assistant Diving Safety Officer

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The Assistant Diving Safety Officer under the direction of the Diving Safety Officer assists in the conduction instruction and training of the diving program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative: 50%

• Maintain compliance with university and federal standards and regulations.

• Provides and assists with specialized instruction and training of diving personnel.

• Assists with general oversight of the health and safety aspects of diving programs in accordance with university and training agency policies and accepted safe diving practices.

• Assists with annual audits of diving programs records pertaining to safety and instructional standards.

• Assists with the maintenance of records and documents associated with diving activities including the preparation and submission of annual reports of diving activities as required by conditions of organizational membership.

• May act as a liaison between the university diving program and the Board.

• Assists with budget and dive program expenditures in accordance with university and State policies.

Program Management Training: 25%

• Conducts the dive program including training and certification approval of dive plans maintenance of dive records ensuring compliance with accepted dive operation standards and relevant regulations.

• Assists with diving instruction and evaluation of training programs and classes that incorporate diving as a component.

• Reviews and develop training standards to comply with federal training requirements.

• Maintains dive program logs and records as needed.

Equipment Management: 25%

• Maintains inventory of required parts and equipment for diving program.

• Institutes and maintains the preventative maintenance program of diving related equipment.

• Assists with evaluations and operations of equipment and equipment maintenance programs.

• Assists with tests and certify sources of breathing gases annually inspect cylinders and regulators and provide oversight of diving equipment inventories.

• Fill cylinders with breathing gas as needed.

• Conduct inventory of diving and support equipment and manages service and inventory records of dive gear.

• Safely operates university vehicles/machinery

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in applicable field.

• Two (2) years of experience in certified diving or related experience.

• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum requirements.

  • Masters degree in applicable field.

• Open Water Scuba Instructor certification from an internally recognized training agency (i.e. NAUI/PADI/SSI/SDI/GUE etc.).

• Experience as a certified diver should include low visibility environments open ocean diving large and small boat diving and underwater data collection.

• Maintain valid drivers license.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.

• Knowledge of diving safety processes and procedures.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure which may include communications systems computer networks and systems cybersecurity systems electrical grid hazardous waste treatment system or water treatment system.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree or higher in Marine Science or STEM related field.

• Scientific Diver certification.

• DAN instructor certification.

• Familiarity with Commercial Diving.

• Experience working in a university environment.

• Experience supervising undergraduate students.

• Equipment technician certifications (various i.e. regulator service cylinder inspection etc.).

SALARY: Up to $3666.67 Monthly ($44000.04 Annual Approximately)

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.