Seasonal Diver (Commercial or Scientific)
BioSurvey Group LLC (Private) | https://biosurveygroup.com/
Details
Application Deadline:
06/24/2024
Published:
05/07/2024
Starting Date:
after 7/1/2024
Ending Date:
before 10/15/2024
Hours per Week:
40 - 60
Salary:
$20 to $25 per hour
Education Required:
Some Undergraduate
Experience Required:
at least 2 years
Location:
remote work allowed
Tags:
Graduate Opportunities
Undergraduate Opportunities
Description
Diver (Commercial & Scientific)
BioSurvey Group is hiring part time/ on-call Divers to support the freshwater mussel division within our small, woman-owned, forward-thinking company. Divers will adhere to diving safety protocols and promote a safety driven culture. This position will include field work for freshwater mussel surveys and other underwater biological surveys conducted, as well as equipment maintenance as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with freshwater mussel surveys and other underwater biological surveys
- Assist in setting up a dive station and ensuring all equipment is functioning correctly
- Adhere to dive safety protocols
- Prepare and track dive logs
- Boat and trailer operations
- Maintain, organize, and inventory diving equipment, boats, trailers, and vehicles
- This position will require extensive field deployment and frequent travel
- Assist with other RTE species surveys as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Open Water SCUBA certification and/ or AAUS scientific diver certification
- Accredited commercial dive school diploma and/ or ADCI Diver card is preferred
- Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to obtain a current ADCI or equivalent “Fit to Dive” physical
- Current Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid, CPR, DAN O2 Administration certifications a plus
- 10-hour OSHA and 40- hour HAZWOPER certification a plus
- Mussel survey experience preferred as well as other aquatic biological survey experience
- Positive attitude and effective communication with team members
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Detail-oriented, responsible, well organized, professional, and self-motivated
- Flexible schedule and willingness to travel
- Ability to work long field days and tolerate inclement weather and diving conditions
Who We Are:
BioSurvey Group is a small, woman-owned biological consulting firm that specializes in rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys and consultations. We manage projects of varying size from single species surveys for a stream pipeline crossing to large complex multi-species and multi-agency surveys including interstate pipelines and DOT projects. Our project experience covers a vast range of industries and includes projects for state and federal agencies, municipalities, transportation (railroads, highways, and river commerce), engineering firms, oil and gas, renewable energy, and mining.
We are excited to talk with qualified candidates about competitive salary options (commensurate upon experience and permits held) and forward-thinking benefits such as housing options and field gear stipends. This position will require extensive travel. BioSurvey Group is committed to providing our staff with the tools necessary to do their jobs effectively and efficiently and providing opportunities for growth while striking a personal life balance.
BioSurvey Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Contact
Ryan Schwegman
ryan@biosurveygroup.com (preferred contact method)