Diving Safety Officer

at  California State University Monterey Bay

DIVING SAFETY OFFICER

Job no: 540698
Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Research, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Classification: Diving Safety Officer
Hours: Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA: Exempt
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,290 to $6,738* mo.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: contemporary diving equipment, air compressors, air filters and purification systems, and safety devices to include their operation, repair and routine maintenance; the California state and federal regulations regarding diving; NITROX; equipment used in scientific diving. Practical knowledge of the operation and handling of small boats as related to diving and diving safety procedures. Working knowledge of small boat navigational principles and related operation skills are desirable.
Ability to: demonstrate and train persons in the proper techniques and use of equipment for diving; plan and conduct difficult and complex academic, technical and scientific diving activities; develop training and program plans with ability to interpret, apply and implement various program plans and related regulations and laws; develop safety approaches for training and for diving; establish effective and cooperative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students; analyze situations and take effective action especially in safety and emergency situations; speak and write effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Five years as a certified diver of which at least three must be as a certified diving instructor.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Must be able to qualify for the CSUC Research Diver Certificate prior to appointment as set forth in the CSUC “minimal standards for Scuba Diving Certification and Operation of Scuba Diving Programs” manual. Must be able to pass a medical examination. Must have experience working with large, entry-level SCUBA classes.
Possession of a current/valid diving instructor’s license issued by a nationally recognized agency (e.g., NAUI or PADI). If not certified by NAUI, must be willing to go through NAUI instructor training. Current instructor certifications in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, DAN oxygen administration and field neurological examination. Must be able to qualify for the CSU Research Diver Certificate prior to appointment as set forth in the CSU “minimal standards for SCUBA Diving Certification and Operations of SCUBA Diving Programs” manual.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

Possession of a graduate degree. Three or more years of experience as a DSO. Experience interacting with undergraduates in a university setting; familiarity with conduct of science underwater. Technical fluency with Microsoft Office Suite; G Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar); Oracle-PeopleSoft/CMS baseline system or equivalent financial information system; intranet drives; and internet browsers.
Proof of completion of Motorboat Operator Training Course certification (MOTC) or other NASBLA-approved boating safety course.
Proof of Technical Diving certification and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/540698/diving-safety-officer
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Under the general supervision of the Dean for the College of Science and the daily instruction of the Chair of Marine Science; the Diving Safety Officer (DSO) performs a variety of support duties associated with California State University, Monterey Bay sponsored academic and scientific (research) underwater diving and boating activities in order to ensure that the activities are carried out in an effective and safe manner and in accordance with the CSU policy, state and federal regulations. For more information visit the Research Diving Program website

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Dive Safety Compliance
• Assist with monitoring and coordinating all CSUMB-sponsored scientific diving programs with special attention to safety, and to assure the implementation of all applicable campus policies and standards. Suspend diving operations that are considered unsafe or unwise, and notify the Diving Control Board so that it can make a determination and recommendation regarding the suspension.
• Monitor and disseminate to CSUMB divers and the Diving Control Board, federal, state and local regulations and campus policy & procedures for diving safety. Represent the campus before Cal/OSHA and other regulatory agencies in diving related matters. Maintain the CSUMB dive program in compliance with applicable regulatory standards, AAUS requirements, Cal/OSHA, NAUI, etc., and ensure that CSUMB’s membership in AAUS is maintained. Update and maintain diving safety manual.
• Develop and continually maintain personal awareness and understanding of each individual research diver’s current activity level, general physical condition, equipment readiness, and overall diving skill level. Advise and support faculty, staff and students regarding equipment needs and training on diving safety. Maintain a database with all dive requirements and status for each diver as required by the AAUS.
• Assist with oversight and management of all CSUMB-owned diving facilities for testing and repair of diver breathing systems (compressors, air filtration), oxygen resuscitation, and other diving-related equipment. Evaluate equipment and equipment maintenance programs, including arranging for or conducting tests of breathing gases and approval or certification of all University sources of breathing gases.
• Prepare recommendations for consideration by the Diving Control Board, such as changes in or additions to campus diving policy standards, and regulations to promote diving safety and efficiency; changes in training programs; locations for University-sponsored diving programs; new equipment; and individuals or organizations qualified to inspect equipment. Recommend approval of diving projects certification, equipment standards and special diving conditions or situations.
• Perform diving tasks and related projects to determine special skills, equipment and training necessary for safe diving practices in unusual or extreme conditions.
• Facilitate research diver compliance with campus policies by providing the necessary equipment inspection and repair services, or by giving off-campus referrals, by serving as an information resource on new equipment purchases, and by assisting research diver-candidates and divers with any portion of the campus certification program.
• Perform efficiently and effectively to support the science objectives of the faculty, undergraduate and graduate students of CSUMB. Respond promptly and appropriately to all requests from faculty, staff, and students for information, certification, letters of reciprocity, and all other documentation over which the DSO has authority
• Support the instruction of all diving-related training programs that affect CSUMB divers, including faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and recreational divers.
• Perform all diving safety compliance duties on behalf of the instructors and students of all diving-related training programs in which CSUMB faculty and students participate. Ensure that the content of instructional programs offered by non-CSUMB vendors to CSUMB students and faculty is sufficient to meet the needs of the CSUMB program.
• Boat Safety Compliance
• Assist with monitoring and coordinating all CSUMB-sponsored scientific boating programs with special attention to safety, and to assure the implementation of all applicable campus policies and standards. Suspend boating operations that are considered unsafe or unwise, and notify the Diving Control Board so that it can make a determination and recommendation regarding the suspension.
• Monitor and disseminate to CSUMB boat operators and the Diving Control Board federal, state and local regulations and campus policy & procedures for boating safety. Represent the campus before Cal/OSHA and other regulatory agencies in boating matters. Maintain the CSUMB boating program in compliance with SBSA requirements and ensure that CSUMB’s membership in SBSA is maintained. Update and maintain a Boating safety manual.
• Develop and continually maintain personal awareness and understanding of each individual research boat user’s current activity level, general physical condition, equipment readiness, and overall boating skill level. Advise and support faculty, staff and students regarding equipment needs and training on boating safety. Develop and maintain a database with all boating requirements and status for each boat operator.
• Dive and Boat Safety Instruction
• Assists with the organization and facilitation required safety compliance training for all CSUMB divers and boaters, including hazardous materials handling, fill station operator, boat operator, Diving First Aid, proficiency diving and boating activities, etc.
• In concert with research diving faculty and staff, prepare and deliver introductory and advanced occupational dive training per applicable diving standards, i.e. AAUS, NAUI, etc.
• Planning & Budgeting
• Assist with assisting needs, make recommendations and develop and implement programs that efficiently and safely accomplish goals by identifying sources and costs of services and goods to be obtained by the program. Assist in budget preparation by providing data on the need for equipment/services and the cost implications for it. Analyze recharge and external revenue, as well as expenditures, over the course of the year. Report on trends and advise Diving Control Board and departmental financial managers on support needs and proactively support the development of a more comprehensive dive/boating program, including but not limited to the direct training of new scientific and/or recreational divers.
• Volunteer Oversight
• Works with SCUBA course instructors to cultivate and maintain a well-trained group of volunteer divers.

Other Functions:
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.