Ordinary Seaman/ Diver

Bowhead • Tyndall AFB, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an Ordinary Seaman at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL. The Ordinary Seaman is responsible for the day-to-day duties of diving operations related to direct support on the missile recovery vessels and corridor clearance vessels for target launch and recoveries. All dives are performed according to applicable OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, part 1910, subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations). Divers will conduct underwater vessel maintenance, and recovery of targets, aircraft parts, and floating or submerged related equipment. Snorkel operations are performed when SCUBA is not required. Job functions include but are not limited to: Must be a Certified SCUBA diver and proficient in the use, operation and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA divining equipment to include open circuit SCUBA regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors full face mask systems. Conducts and documents quality assurance checks of maintenance and repair processes performed on diving equipment assigned to each vessel. Bowhead seeks to network with qualified individuals relative to a potential opportunity, which is contingent upon award and not currently funded. Please click the link at the bottom of this posting to apply for consideration. Incumbent employees are encouraged to respond. No solicitations or third party applications will be accepted.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified SCUBA diver.
• Proficient in the use, operation and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment to include open circuit SCUBA regulators, buoyancy compensators, life preservers, high pressure air cylinders, diving air compressors full face mask systems.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years’ of experience in SCUBA diving operations.
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of OSHA standards (CFR Title 29, part 1910, subpart T, Commercial Diving Operations).
• Must be able to work within the United States Air Force regulatory guidelines and instructions necessary to support joint services operations.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level.
• US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will hold the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Second class diver, NEC M2DV with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an operational Diver.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day duties of diving operations related to direct support on missile recovery vessels and corridor clearance vessels for target launch and recoveries.
• Conduct underwater vessel maintenance.
• Recover targets, aircraft parts, and floating or submerged related equipment.
• Perform snorkel operations when SCUBA is not required.
• Conduct and document quality assurance checks of maintenance and repair processes performed on diving equipment assigned to each vessel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree