Dive Safety Officer: US Geological Survey

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/886704100

You will serve as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Dive Safety Officer) for the Occupational Safety & Health Management Branch.

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you’re selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

  • Prepares new or revised standards, policies, guidance, training, and procedures in support of USGS scientific diving missions.
  • Develops training to address the needs of the missions of USGS scientific divers.
  • Works with regional dive leads, dive groups, and cooperators to ensure safe scientific dive operations.
  • Performs independent external safety audits of dive safety programs and documents results.
  • Provides technical scientific diving expertise and assistance in support of underwater scientific research.
  • Serves as the senior, lead USGS Dive Safety Officer, is an authorized USGS diver, and serves as the Dive Safety Board Chair.