Dive Safety Officer
Houston Zoo · Houston, Texas, US
The Dive Safety Officer is responsible for the coordination and management of HZI diving operations and training. The position will also be responsible for c...
Job description
The Dive Safety Officer is responsible for the coordination and management of HZI diving operations and training. The position will also be responsible for creating dive schedules, conducting safety drills, and ensuring compliance with all OSHA, AAUS, and AZA standards for aquarium and scientific diving. This role shall be involved in the care, observation, maintenance, propagation, and management of assigned aquarium animal specimens. This position will also be responsible for interpretive presentations to guests in an educational and attractive manner. Our Mission: Houston Zoo connects communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife. Our Vision: Houston Zoo will be a leader in the global movement to save wildlife. Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Design and implement a Dive Operation following industry best practices. . - Schedules staff divers for maintenance of exhibits and dive presentations. - Maintains HZI SCUBA equipment including, but not limited to, scuba cylinders, compressors, regulators, full-face masks, buoyancy compensators, wetsuits, et cetera. - Maintains and inspects diving equipment ensuring all is within the proper operating parameters to provide a...