Job Abstract

This position is based at Stanford Hopkins Marine Station campus. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.

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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.

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The first new department approved as part of SDSS is the Oceans Department. The oceans are earth’s last frontier and are vital for our health and future. The Oceans Department will support the critical activities needed for breakthrough ocean teaching and research and uses inspired research to drive fundamental discovery and impact, including broad interdisciplinary and system-based approaches to addressing global ocean challenges. Our mission and vision will be amplified by strong and durable linkages to other existing and emerging units in the new school and across campus.

A critical and major component of Stanford Oceans is Hopkins Marine Station (HMS) located in Monterey Bay in Pacific Grove, California. HMS has over a 130 year-long tradition as a renowned marine biological station with over 15 faculty, 25 staff, and 40 graduate students on site.

The Department is seeking a Boating and Diving Safety Officer with an extensive experience in marine operations, including support of marine scientific techniques, boating and diving operations, and field safety training. This role serves as the subject matter expert in boating and diving safety for HMS. This role supports field research and related programs and all Hopkins Marine Station boating and diving activities. This role also develops, implements, and monitors boating and diving safety programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, nationally recognized guidelines, and Stanford policy.

50% Boating Support

Responsible for daily operations of Hopkins boating activities that includes oversight of the boatyard area, as well as tasks not limited to the following:

• Works closely with faculty, students, and staff to safely facilitate their scientific & educational activities in, on, and from marine vessels.
• Makes technical decisions on when major repairs, upgrades, replacement, and specialized fabrication are needed.
• Creates and maintains a BSM (Boating Safety Manual).
• Operates, services, maintains, and repairs Stanford owned marine equipment and supplies (boats, trailers, flares, buoy’s, life vests, fire extinguishers, etc.).
• Provides training, technical advice, and support as needed.
• Ensures operations, policies, and procedures are conducted according to federal, state, and Stanford regulations.
• Organizes and performs equipment checkouts.
• Trains and certifies eligible candidates to operate vessels according to Stanford’s Boating Safety Manual and Scientific Boating and Safety Association (SBSA) safety standards.

25% Diving Support

Responsible for oversight of the Stanford University Scientific Diving Program that includes operation & usage of diving equipment and dive lockers, as well as tasks not limited to the following:

• Coordinates use of HMS diving facilities with visiting diving groups.
• Develops & implements scientific diving guidelines, operations, equipment, and procedures.
• Works closely with faculty, students, and staff to safely facilitate and monitor their diving work, on and from vessels for research, education, and academic support operations.
• Makes technical decisions on when major repairs, upgrades, replacement, and specialized fabrication are needed.
• Operates, services, maintains, and repairs diving equipment. (i.e. oxygen tanks, first aid kits, dive lockers).
• Ensures diving operations are current with community best practices.
• Provides demonstrations including diving, training, technical advice, and support as needed.
• Dives with faculty, students, and staff as needed (usually once or twice a week).
• Ensures operations, policies, and procedures are conducted according to federal, state, and Stanford regulations.
• Trains and certifies scientific divers according to Stanford and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) research diving safety standards.
• Corresponds with Diving Safety Officers at other facilities to permit diving reciprocity as needed.
• Maintains database of existing scientific divers (i.e. logs and paperwork).
• Compiles and submits annual report for scientific diving data to AAUS.
  

15% Other Facilities & Administrative Support

Supports SDSS & Hopkins facilities & administrative team in matters relating to facility maintenance & administration such as:

• Coordinates access through HMS property for use of shoreline by visiting researchers.
• Reviews applications for all types of refuge usage and works with the refuge committee as needed.
• Maintains Boating Safety Program manuals & website information.
  

10% Health & Safety & Training

Supports the SDSS & HMS health & safety team in matters relating to safety such as:

• Conducts inspection of vessels, trailers, and safety equipment as required.
• Inspects, investigates incidents and complaints, and recommends corrective action as needed.
• May participate as a member of the incident response team.
• Provides support to campus disaster preparedness activities, responds to hazardous materials releases, and serves in the appropriate response role based on training and expertise.
• Teaches CPR/First Aid/AED/Emergency Oxygen Administration courses.
  
  

CORE DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Work under self-initiated direction to develop, implement, and maintain programs, systems, and procedures associated with the Boating Safety Program to ensure the overall safety and health of employees and the community.
• Act as subject matter expert, providing functional direction and training in the overall application of the Boating Safety Program.
• Conduct comprehensive, independent compliance assurance reviews of the Boating Safety Program; prepare accompanying management reports, documentation, and evaluations.
• Monitor and prevent potential hazards and unsafe conditions that could occur as part of activities associated with the Boating Safety Program.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and complaints concerning potential hazards or unsafe conditions with the Boating Safety Program.
• Recommend and implement improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the hazard potential with the Boating Safety Program.
• Lead a team or committee responsible for developing and implementing processes and procedures for the Boating Safety Program.
• Significant experience overseeing marine operations in a professional capacity.
• Working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the field of oceanographic research as demonstrated by broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with boat operations and ocean safety.
• Significant experience maintaining and repairing vessels, outboards, and oceanographic equipment and other related boating equipment.
• General knowledge of USCG and California State (DMV and boating) regulations as they apply to boat and trailer operation, registration, and safety equipment.
• Experience and ability to drive and successfully maneuver large pick-up trucks, boat trailers, and boats.
• Ability to operate vessels and carry out supervision in the water of our research programs with faculty, students, and staff.
• Ability to teach principles of vessel operations and general seamanship to a diverse group of users.
• Significant experience with scientific diving programs, including training and research activities.