Diver Systems Specialist
Company: University of Texas at Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Job Posting Title:Diver Systems Specialist----Hiring
Department:Applied Research Laboratories----Position Open To:All
Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA
Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position
Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:PICKLE RESEARCH
CAMPUS----Job Details:PurposeDevelop and maintain project-related
diver systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory
(ATL).Responsibilities
- Support the development of project concepts and project-related
technical documentation.
- Support development, testing, and evaluation of systems.
- Manage, track, maintain, and support project equipment.
- Support training activities for diver systems.
- Other related functions as assigned.Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Eight years of related experience.
- Significant military diving experience and a deep understanding
of Navy diving protocols.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills.
- Proficient in use of computer systems.
- Applicant must be mechanically inclined, skilled in the use of
basic tools, and have basic electrical skills.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as
appropriate.Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to
work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of
planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.
The position will require attention to detail, effective problem
solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work
independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain
a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily
supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.
Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and
punctual attendance.US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject
to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information at the level
appropriate to the project requirements of the position.Preferred
Qualifications
- Experience in Naval Special Warfare or similar specialized Navy
diving experience.
- Experience and/or in-depth knowledge with as many of the
following types of diving related topics:
- Diver Propulsion Devices / Vehicles, SEAL Delivery Vehicle
experience, submarine lock-out procedures, closed-circuit diving
and/or Rebreathers, night diving / low-visibility diving,
decompression or saturation diving, mixed gas or NITROX diving,
surface-supplied diving, CPR, O2 provider, diver emergency
management, use of underwater tools and equipment (including lift
bags and underwater rigging), underwater photo documentation, or
underwater communications.
- Experience maintaining, servicing, or supporting diving or
expeditionary systems and equipment.
- Experience with military research and development of
systems.
- Understanding of basic physics, including acoustics.
- Experience with sonar and underwater navigation systems.
- Experience supporting or managing test or quality assurance
activities.
- Recent or immediate eligibility for access to classified
information.
- Experience training Navy divers.General NotesAn agency
designated by the federal government handles the investigation as
to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified
information. Factors considered during this investigation include
but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign
influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security
violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of
such conduct, etc.Please mark "yes" on the application question
that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach
all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in
application processing.Visit our website () for additional
information about Applied Research Laboratories.UT Austin offers a
competitive benefits package that includes: * 100% employer-paid
basic medical coverage* Retirement contributions * Paid vacation
and sick time* Paid holidaysPlease visit our to learn more about
the total benefits offered.Salary Range$82,000-$95,000+/negotiable
depending on qualificationsWorking Conditions
- Standard office conditions
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
- Some weekend, evening and holiday work
- Possible interstate/intrastate travel
- Exposure to all weather conditions
- Exposure to electrical/mechanical hazardsRequired Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one
reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current
university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to
submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be
provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent
applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of
interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application
Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional
files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure
thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job
application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important
for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a
current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply
within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current
University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker
Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and
then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you
apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The
application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your
resume. In addition, you must respond to the application
questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials
(letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted
above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been
employed in their current position for the last six continuous
months are eligible for openings being recruited for through
University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional
opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are
promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without
supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement
plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS),
subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at
least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history
background check will be required for finalist(s) under
consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The
University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable
federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative
action. The University is committed to a policy of equal
opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of
Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner
discriminate against employees or applicants because they have
inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of
another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as
a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of
other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise
have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is
(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance
of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment
Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete
the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will
be required to present acceptable and original to prove your
identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents
need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.
Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the
university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use
E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective
May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of
E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see
the following:
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- [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report
violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of
Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If
this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery
Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting.
Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
.The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of
the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You
may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616
Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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