Marine Operations Technician (Florida Keys)

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Works as part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Buoy Maintenance Team in Key Largo, FL to fabricate, install and maintain boundary, information, zone and mooring buoy systems.

• Operates all sanctuary vessels and maintain knowledge of local waters. Converts raw materials into anchor systems. Work includes cutting and splicing of lines (pick-up lines, down lines, thru lines). Repairs and services broken buoys. Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of the buoys on the water and safe operation of a pressure washer.
• Installs and replaces buoy systems, pins, and manta anchors. This includes but is not limited to the operation of hydraulic systems (jackhammers, drills, load locker). Performs SCUBA dive operations in all aspects of buoy system maintenance: underwater mechanical operations, disassembling and making repairs to defective equipment, replacing damaged parts and visual inspection of all system components. Dives down to depths of 100 FSW.
• Assists in establishing and tracking maintenance schedules for buoy systems, marine equipment, engine service, boats, vehicles and storage facilities. Organizes, receives, stocks and transports materials and equipment to work sites. Maintains all required documentation including purchasing, vehicle and vessel logs, and assists in maintaining buoy maintenance database.
• Performs administrative tasks such as email correspondence, timesheets and professional evaluations. Works with others as part of a team. Communicates effectively with the public both orally and in writing.
• Assists staff, volunteers and visitors on FKNMS research, education and resource management. May require vessel operations.
• Performs routine vessel preventative maintenance and emergency repairs. Makes repairs to hulls and bright work. Consults with marine services supervisor and lead marine mechanic of all vessel related work.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• High School Diploma or GED is required and 6 years of relevant work experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

• Rescue Diver SCUBA certification or higher from a nationally recognized agency or military.
• Fifty (50) logged open water dives.
• Experience working on and operating watercraft boats.

• Divemaster certification, nitrox certification and 50+ open water dives.
• Familiarity with dive equipment service and maintenance.
• USCG OUVP captain's license and knowledge of local Florida Keys waters.
• Use of pneumatic, hydraulic and marine tools/equipment used to fabricate and maintain subsea systems.
• Ability to secure and qualify as a NOAA diver within two months of hire.

• Staff

• $50,000-$56,000

Begin time: 7:30 AM

End time: 6:00 PM

• Boating / Water Craft

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Shift may vary according to departmental needs.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
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