Scientific Diver (SciDiv)
We seek part-time experienced, highly motivated and reliable individuals to serve as Scientific Divers (SciDiv) with multiple certifications including AAUS scientific diving and marine emergency procedures. The best candidates take ownership of their role and the program and seek to improve our underwater operations in every way possible.
Position Details
Who We Are:
The ASU Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science (GDCS) is an enterprising organization that leads the multi-agency ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program on Hawaiʻi Island, focused on improving coral reef outcomes and community participation along the 190 km stretch of coastline. The ‘Āko‘ako‘a program requires an integrated combination of activities with diverse personnel, multiple marine and aviation assets, land-based facilities, and operations to achieve mission success. We seek top personnel to grow all programmatic elements and to shape scientific and culturally-based solutions for reef resilience on Hawaiʻi Island.
Who You Are:
Our Center seeks to expand our team of part-time experienced, highly motivated and reliable individuals to serve as Scientific Divers (SciDiv) with multiple certifications including AAUS scientific diving and marine emergency procedures. The best candidates take ownership of their role and the program and seek to improve our underwater operations in every way possible.
Your Role:
You will be tasked with these core responsibilities:
1. Boat- and shore-based scientific diving as part of a team, working on a variety of mission elements including coral rescue, coral reattachment, coral deployment, seafloor surveys, invertebrate and fish surveys, and marine debris removal.
2. On-site participation in vessel maintenance, cleaning, and stowage.
3. Topside support of other scientific divers.
Minimum Qualifications:
AAUS scientific diver certification, and DAN (or equivalent) certifications in oxygen, CPR, and first aid, and Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) rating.
Additional Desired Qualifications
1. Knowledge of Hawaiʻi Island geography including reefs, embayments, and other coastal features.
2. Knowledge and relationships with local communities in West Hawaiʻi
Pay, Hours, and Place of Work
Hourly wage starts at $20 and may increase based on time in service. Monthly hours of commitment are variable and seasonal. You would be joining a team of colleagues living on Hawaiʻi Island who work interchangeably with program needs. These positions are best undertaken as part-time employment by qualified individuals seeking to support coral reef restoration. Bases of vessel operations may include Kailua-Kona, Miloliʻi, Puakō, and Kawaihae. You are responsible for commute to undertake your diving activities.
To Apply For This Position:
Please send your cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three potential providers of recommendation letters to Andrea Scott, AndreaScott@asu.edu.
Please include the position name you are applying for in your email subject line.
Position will remain open until filled.
