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PROGRAM MANAGER, DIVE SAFETY, Research Compliance (23500422150502)

Tracking Code: 23500422150502

Job Description
The Dive Safety Program Manager is the EHS liaison to BU field studies activities, serves as the Dive Safety Officer (DSO), and is responsible for the development, implementation, training, and maintenance of safety programs related to BU-sponsored scientific diving activities, including diving performed under the Research enterprise and for academic purposes. This Program Manager will work under the authority and direction of the Director of Campus Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), serve on and advise the Dive Control Board (DCB), collaborate with and support programs from the BU Marine Program, FitRec/Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (PERD) Aquatics Program, and other programs as assigned. The Program Manager must have the ability to interface with the local community and serve as the regulatory liaison for the University regarding scientific diving regulatory and policy matters. The DSO must also have the ability to interface with the recreational community including; dive shops, volunteers, dive charters, and other stakeholders.

The Opportunity

• Join a face paced work environment providing service across all university and hospital operations.
• Work collaboratively with research, academic and service departments at a large research institution.
• Be part of a diverse EHS team with over 500 years of combined experience across all EHS disciplines.
• Collaboratively work with other departments for BU's sustainability efforts relating to waste minimization.

• Have the benefits of working within a large university, which includes generous medical, dental, retirement, and tuition remission benefits. See link to tuition remission information. https://www.bu.edu/hr/learningbu/tuition-remission/

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the Dive Safety Officer
• Prepare researchers and students in the safe execution of scientific dive activities
• Approve dive safety plans
• Facilitate reciprocity with collaborative institutions
• Maintain regulatory compliance with AAUS and OSHA standards
• Conduct scientific diving instruction, education, and continuing education
• Develop safety guidelines in field research supporting the BU Marine Program
• Provide instruction for scientific diving technology and techniques applicable to researchers' current interests
• Maintain the facilities Dive Locker and associated equipment
• Conduct incident investigations and make recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Prepare reports and corrective action plans on diving operations and practices
• Provide required reporting to external certification agencies
• Collaborate with other EHS staff to develop and improve safety training programs
• Provide oversight of small boat safety programs that support scientific research

Required Skills

• A./B.S. in a related field, Masters preferred
• 5+ years of direct experience
• Number of years and type of experience may substitute for education
• Working knowledge of safety information management systems
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification or ability to obtain.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston Universitys COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the Universitys response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 50

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