Dive Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Dive Officer (DO) is a member of the Dive Operations (Dive Ops) team and reports to the Director of Marine Operations (DOMO). Dive Ops works to implement dive safety procedures and guidelines per the Moody Gardens (MG) Dive Safety Manual (DSM) to ensure the safe conduct of dive operations at the facility and in the field. A DO possesses a broad diving knowledge and skill base to include diving technology and aquarium and research diving techniques spanning the reach of the Moody Gardens Dive Program (MGDP). The DO is qualified to perform all aspects of the MGDP operation and take direction from the DOMO and Dive Safety Officer (DSO) to conduct and supervise all staff, volunteer, intern and VIP diving operations at Moody Gardens. Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION AUTHORITY:

The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below.

POSITION GUIDELINES:

Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, supporting the DOMO in the management and supervision of dive program operations, diver training, maintenance of dive program records and recordkeeping, equipment compliance, recommending company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound, reasonable judgment and initiative, and give high priority to accuracy and details in the performance of job responsibilities.