Florida Keys Community College

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Part-Time Underwater Technology Specialist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Part Time Underwater Technology Specialist is responsible for the ensuring that underwater technology equipment and support assets are maintained and operated in a safe and appropriate manner. The Part Time Underwater Technology Specialist will develop standard operating procedures (SOP), training programs and methodologies for equipment operators. The Part Time Underwater Technology Specialist will answer directly to the Dean, Marine Sciences and supervise all underwater technology operations, staff and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1.  Maintain underwater technology equipment operations.

2.  Coordinate logistical operation and training for underwater technology.

3.  Develop training and standard operating procedures for all underwater technology devices.

4.  Assist in deployment and student training of underwater technology.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

·  Associate degree from an accredited institution in a related area, Bachelors degree preferred.

·  Previous experience in administrative/management/teaching.

·  Previous experience operating multiple sonar systems, ROV and/or AUV equipment

·  Ability and willingness to become proficient with new and updated equipment, build professional relationships with developers and train FKCC members to familiarity and operator levels in state of the art technologies.

·  Knowledge of dive safety and dive operations.

·  Familiarity with research and scientific diving techniques and requirements.

·  Foundation in SONAR technologies and equipment.

·  Ability to operate and pilot small boats.

·  Communication skills and working in a team environment.

·  Training and curriculum development, electronic and traditional.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

·  AAUS scientific diver

·  Rescue Diver or above

·  Scuba Equipment Repair Technician

·  Kirby Morgan Technician

·  Preferred Instructor level scuba / surface supplied diving

·  Lift, carry more than 50 lbs.

·  Standing, squatting, sitting majority of day.

·  Ability to spend extended time on boats.

POSSESSION OR ABILITY TO ACQUIRE:

·  Full facemask (interspiro, ots or similar) equipment technician.

·  Familiarity with ANSI/ACDE-01-1998 Commercial Diver Training requirements.

·  Individual or organizational membership in the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)

·  USCG captains license, preferred.

·  Skills and abilities to serve as assistant dive safety officer.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications)

SALARY: $13.90 per hour

CLOSE DATE: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 4 PM

TO APPLY: Submit all materials electronically to

Florida Keys Community College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Discrimination/harassment on the basis of color, race, ethnicity, genetic information, sexual orientation, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status or disability in admission to, or employment in, its education programs or activities is prohibited. Please report any form of discrimination/harassment immediately to the College’s Equity Coordinator, Denise Mera, Office 1512, Human Resources, 5901College Road, Key West Florida 33040, (305) 809-3504 or to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.