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Dive Superintendent

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Previous experience conducting field surveys, biological monitoring, environmental sampling, habitat restoration, invasive species management, scientific diving, or marine conservation projects is ...

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Dive Superintendent

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Previous experience conducting field surveys, biological monitoring, environmental sampling, habitat restoration, invasive species management, scientific diving, or marine conservation projects is ...

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Government of the Virgin Islands

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SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS Scuba diving certification is required of all applicants/employees ... conservation and preservation. Knowledge of conventional research guides, precedents, methods and ...

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A Marine Conservation Diving job involves underwater work to protect and restore marine ecosystems. Tasks may include coral reef restoration, marine species monitoring, data collection, and removing ocean debris. These roles are typically part of conservation organizations, research projects, or eco-tourism initiatives. Divers work alongside scientists, NGOs, and local communities to promote ocean health. Certifications in scuba diving and marine biology knowledge are often required.

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Dive Superintendent

ACRT

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

EnviroScience, Inc.
Full time Regular
EnviroScience, Inc. (ES) is currently seeking a full-time commercially trained diver to support marine field operations and environmental services projects in South Florida. This position will support vessel-based field operations, underwater inspections, marine debris recovery activities, and other diving-related services. The position is based in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and requires regular field deployments throughout this general location in South Florida. This is a non-union, full-time hourly position with benefits as offered by EnviroScience.
Responsibilities of this position include conducting field operations associated with marine debris recovery, underwater inspections, equipment maintenance, record keeping, scheduling of diving activities, coordination with project supervisors, and regular reporting to EnviroScience management regarding field activities and project progress. This position includes regular standard 5-day weekly work of an estimated 40-50hrs / week of work and occasional weekend work. Some tasks will require strenuous fieldwork and work during inclement weather. Compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, diving credentials, and project specific experience.
EnviroScience, Inc., an ADCI member company since 2006, offers ADCI and IMCA-compliant surface supplied diving operations, including but not limited to underwater inspection, underwater construction services, potable water diving, contaminated diving, as well as support for biological studies.
Key Benefits of EnviroScience:
  • Be part of an established, growing company that places the highest value on safety, its employees, and quality work.
  • Be part of an exclusive team of experienced divers doing interesting work on a long-term project.
  • The backing of a full-time marketing and business development program, an established team of commercial diving professionals, and a company resume full of successful diving projects.
  • Access to a large inventory of top-notch, well-maintained diving equipment and vessels.
  • Opportunity for continued education and certification in the professional diving field.

We are seeking individuals who are:
  • Passionate about protecting aquatic and marine resources.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in challenging field conditions.
  • Interested in combining commercial diving with environmental field services.
  • Motivated to continually develop both their technical diving and environmental science skills.

Responsibilities / Attributes:
Diver / Tenders / Top Side Support
  • Performing safe and efficient diving duties in south Florida. Duties include basic biological inspections, remediation, and general equipment maintenance and inspection tasks.
  • Perform topside support of diving and project-related activities, including tending, setup/breakdown and daily maintenance / housekeeping.
  • Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of related experience
  • Strong diving and communication skills
  • Advanced open water SCUBA certification
  • Nitrox certification
  • Medically cleared to dive to up to 80 feet
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong leadership abilities

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Higher level dive certification(s) such as rescue diver, master diver, dive medic as well as a current ADCI or IMCA commercial diver / tender certifications or ACDE diploma are strongly preferred. A USCG captains license is also desired.

Other qualifications include:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to pass a background check.
  • Valid diving and DOT physical
  • Valid advanced open water SCUBA certification and logbook
  • Valid CPR/First Aid card
  • Valid 02 provider card
  • Valid ADCI dive card (preferred)
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hr. (preferred)

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
EnviroScience welcomes applicants who are passionate about both professional diving and the environment. Candidates with academic or professional experience in marine biology, fisheries, wildlife biology, environmental science, ecology, conservation, or natural resource management are encouraged to apply.
Previous experience conducting field surveys, biological monitoring, environmental sampling, habitat restoration, invasive species management, scientific diving, or marine conservation projects is beneficial but not required.
Additional:
  • Department & Division: Marine Services; Commercial Diving Operations
  • Exempt Status*: Non-Exempt
  • Reports to**: Commercial Diving Operations Manager
  • Works with Inside Company: Marine Services employees, Other practice area staff as needed, Administration
  • Works with Outside Company: Clients, Agencies, subcontractors, technical support as needed
  • Working Conditions: Position is approximately 80% fieldwork and 20% office work. Be prepared for long hours, weekend work, and strenuous fieldwork in various weather conditions.
  • Supervisor Responsibilities: Project superintendent
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds, sitting and standing for work on both land and boat/water settings.
  • Travel Requirements: Ability to travel extensively to field sites, with routine extended deployments.

*This position is classified as non-exempt based on the job duties.
**The company reserves the right to make changes to the reporting structure for this position due to business needs.
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
The contractor 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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