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Job Summary
Leads and executes complex underwater maintenance, offshore rigging operations, and saturation diving support activities for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat, utilizing SCUBA and surface-supplied diving systems up to 100 feet of seawater. Supports both land-based and offshore recompression chamber operations in alignment with program objectives.
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Leads and executes complex underwater maintenance, offshore rigging operations, and saturation diving support activities for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat, utilizing SCUBA and surface-supplied diving systems up to a depth up to 100 feet of seawater. Supports both land-based and offshore recompression chamber operations in alignment with program objectives.
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Provides critical offshore operational, logistical, and emergency response support to the Aquarius Habitat program; oversees the functionality, readiness, and performance of underwater laboratory systems, small vessels, and onboard life support systems.
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Plans, coordinates, and directs diving operations to ensure safe and effective execution of scientific and operational objectives; partners closely with scientists, stakeholders, and clients to achieve mission goals.
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Oversees the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of underwater laboratory equipment and technical support systems, including high- and low-pressure gas systems, environmental control units, and life support infrastructure. Assists scientists and clients in accomplishment of underwater activities and objectives.
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Serves in a lead technical role within the Aquarius Habitat during saturation missions, ensuring operational integrity of onboard systems, coordinating mission activities, and supporting aquanaut performance and safety.
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Facilitates the successful execution of underwater missions by providing technical expertise in experiment deployment and recovery, data collection, documentation, imaging, and sampling activities.
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Manages shore-based operational support functions, ensuring seamless coordination between offshore and onshore activities.
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Acts as a safety leader by serving as a standby diver and ensuring compliance with all applicable diving safety standards and protocols for SCUBA and surface-supplied operations. Plans, prioritizes, and oversees special projects and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
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Operates recompression chamber operations and contributes to safe, compliant execution under established guidelines.
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Collaborates in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inspection protocols, operational documentation, and mission schedules for the Aquarius Reef Base habitat.
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Coordinates resources including personnel, equipment, and procedures for complex saturation diving missions to optimize operational efficiency and mission success.
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Contributes to training initiatives by supporting the development and delivery of specialized diving instruction in partnership with the Diving Safety Officer.
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Oversees and performs advanced underwater and topside rigging operations, including lift planning and execution involving heavy loads. Serves as a crew member under USCG regulations which requires random drug screening.
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Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator
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Applies technical expertise to perform and oversee electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance activities in both underwater and topside environments.
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Ensures compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, including fulfilling duties as a designated crew member and adhering to safety and testing requirements.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Commercial Diving school or Military Dive school or related field OJT and 2 years of commercial/Military diving experience.
Departmental Requirements
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Within 6 months of employment, the employee must complete the Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) for this position as described in the departmental procedure.
Desired Qualifications
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SCUBA diving certification.
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ADCI or DCBC card holder or documented On-the-Job (OJT) training with a commercial diving company.
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CPR/First Aid.
Job Category
Advertised Salary
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
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Boating / Water Craft
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Live Animals
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Operating University Vehicles (all types)
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Power Tools
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Scientific Diving
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Exposure to high places, hazardous conditions, equipment and situations.
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Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling equipment.
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Criminal Background Check
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Driver's License Check
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Drug Screening
Other Information
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Travel to FIU Campus
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Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract).
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
