Senior Dive Safety Officer & Occupational Health Lead

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Dive Safety Officer) to lead the safety program for underwater scientific missions. You will develop standards, training, and procedures, and work with regional dive teams to ensure safe operations.

The role requires leading safety audits, providing technical diving expertise, and serving as Dive Safety Board Chair. Federal employment benefits apply with location in Reston, VA.

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in safety/occupational health with governing standards.
• Experience developing safety policies, training, and procedures.
• Experience in safety program management and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update safety standards, policies, and training for diving missions.
• Develop training addressing mission needs of USGS divers.
• Coordinate with dive leads and groups to ensure safe operations.
• Conduct external safety audits of dive programs and document results.
• Provide technical diving expertise for underwater scientific research.

Skills

Dive safety

Safety program management

Auditing

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's in safety/occupational health

Job description

U.S. Geological Survey seeks a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Dive Safety Officer) to lead the safety program for underwater scientific missions. You will develop standards, training, and procedures, and work with regional dive teams to ensure safe operations.

The role requires leading safety audits, providing technical diving expertise, and serving as Dive Safety Board Chair. Federal employment benefits apply with location in Reston, VA.