Academic Assistant I, Diving Safety Officer, Marine Sciences

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks an Academic Assistant 1 to serve as the Diving Safety Officer (DSO) and research support staff member. The Academic Assistant will run an established SCUBA diving program, teach open-water and scientific diving courses, and work in the field to support marine research activities (shipboard and shoreline). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We seek a motivated individual who has a strong interest in growing an established SCUBA diving program, teaching open-water and scientific diving courses, and working in the field to support marine research activities (shoreline and shipboard). The DSO serves on the University’s Diving Control Board and is tasked with ensuring that research diving at UConn is compliant with AAUS standards and OSHA regulations. Duties include ensuring that all diving activities are carried out by qualified individuals in a safe and productive manner, providing dive support for research and infrastructure maintenance, keeping records of diving activities, reporting statistics to the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS), and providing letters of reciprocity for certifi...