Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Dive Safety Officer)

About the role

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You must pass a physical examination. You may need to complete a statement regarding your physical ability. You are required to obtain and maintain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, and/or overtime. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Position will be expected to gain certification within 5 of years of hiring in the following: 1. Dry Suit - Instructor, 2. Diving First-Aid - Instructor, 3. USGS Swift Water Awareness, 4. Hyperbaric Medicine and Diving Physiology, 5. Recognizing & diagnosing Otic barotrauma while in the field, 6. Dive Injury Recognition and Management - Instructor, and 7. Altitude Diving. The duty station of this position may be any USGS location that is agreed upon by the selecting official and the selectee. If the agreed upon location results in the relocation of the selectee, the travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not authorized. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*