Habitat Diver I (Islamorada, FL)

About FIUFlorida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.Job SummaryResponsible for performing and executing underwater Aquarius habitat maintenance, offshore rigging operations and support saturation diving operations utilizing SCUBA and Surface Supplied Diving systems to a depth of 100 Feet of seawater. Support land based and offshore recompression chamber operation. These duties directly support the FIU Aquarius Reef Base habitat Program.Serves as a tender for Surface Supplied diving operation.Performs basic rigging calculation and conduct underwater and topside lifts.Splice lines for mooring systems.Conducts general maintenance on SCUBA and diving life support systems.Conducts Surface supplied dives to 100 feet of seawater.Operates High- and Low-pressure divers air compressors.Operates heavy duty underwater power tools.Serves as a Standby safety diver for SCUBA and Surface supplied diving operations.Performs basic electrical and plumbing task topside and underwater.Utilizes underwater lift bags to move object up to 10000 lbs.Performs basic boat maintenance on diesel engines and other systems.Serves as a crew member under USCG regulations which requires random drug screening.May supervise diving operationsSupervises re-compression chambers operationsMinimum QualificationsCommercial Diving school or Military Dive school or related field OJT and 5 years of commercial/Military diving experience.Certifications: Commercial Dive school or Military Dive school. ADCI or DCBC card holder or documented On-The Job (OJT) training with a commercial diving company.Departmental RequirementsWithin 6 months of employment, the employee must complete the diving supervisory, and within 18 months the employee must complete the Personal Qualification Standards (PQS) as described in the departmental procedure.Desired QualificationsCPR/First Aid.Job CategoryAdministrativeAdvertised Salary$70,000 - $80,000Work ScheduleBegin time: 8:30 AMEnd time: 5:00 PMWorking Condition(s)Boating / Water CraftLive AnimalsOperating University Vehicles (all types)Power ToolsScientific DivingExposure to high places, hazardous conditions, equipment and situations.Lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling equipment.Pre-Employment RequirementsCriminal Background CheckDriver's License CheckDrug ScreeningOther InformationAbility to work evenings and weekends.Travel to FIU Campus.Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.This position is funded by an external source (e.g. a grant or contract).How To ApplyProspective EmployeeIf 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 ApplyCurrent EmployeeAs 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.DisclosuresClery NoticeIn 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 TransparencyFlorida 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. 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