Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping Massachusetts' environmental future. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a
vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its reside.

Description:
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) serves Massachusetts’ citizens by protecting, restoring, and enhancing fishery resources and their habitats while providing sustainable fisheries-related recreational and commercial opportunities.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Opening: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries seeks applicants for a Dive Safety Officer to perform the following duties:

Responsibilities include:

As the Diving Safety Officer, provide administrative oversight, support, training, and technical assistance for all diving conducted under DMF auspices.
Ensure compliance with the DMF Scientific Diving Policy, perform annual program and diver reviews with the Diving Control Board (DCB), prepare annual budgets, and track expenditures.Serves as a DMF Diver Control Board member and provides annual updates on division diving activities to the DCB.Review and approve dive plans by DMF Dive Policy.Under the DMF Scientific Diving Program, integrate, train, and manage diver activities from the MA DFW, MA CZM, and MA MBUAR.In coordination with Program supervisors, train and certify new DMF divers promptly and in compliance with the DMF Scientific Diving Policy.Maintain DMF diving equipment and air stations; ensure all dive-related emergency and safety equipment remains functional and up to date; oversee in-house gear maintenance and schedule maintenance as required with contractors.I serve as a diving safety officer and member of the UMass Dartmouth/SMAST diving control board.Design studies that require scientific divers and provide diving services as needed.Provide technical assistance to other state/federal agencies in evaluating proposals and studies that use scientific divers.Provide emergency response training and assist with resource management for DMF, DFW, and DFG employees at multiple facilities.Maintain reciprocity relationships with other organizations and agencies, including, but not limited to, the US EPA, NEAq, NEU, NOAA, SSU, and WHOI.Conducts all specialized training and certifications (e.g., advanced, rescue, nitrox)Teaches first aid for divers and DAN O2 training for all divers, tenders, and other Agency staff.Support Division information and education activities with presentations to schools, clubs, and other constituent groups.Represent the DMF Scientific Diving Program at public and technical meetings.Assist other DMF collection, sampling, and monitoring efforts as required; this includes involvement with all DMF SCUBA-related monitoring and research.Practice safe work habits and contribute to a safe work environment and the safety of self and co-workers.Maintain collaborative and harmonious working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating professionalism in words and actions.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification and active status as an instructor for a nationally recognized diving certification agency.Certification and active status as an instructor for Divers Alert Network first responder programs or equivalent.Extensive knowledge of safe diving practices and effective, efficient underwater research methods.At least five years’ experience as an active scientific diver and diving supervisor.Substantial experience teaching diving at an advanced and/or technical level.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement marine research projects and work on or from all vessels.Thorough knowledge of marine biology and ecology.Significant ability to manage concurrent program needs within defined timelines.Considerable ability to integrate input and efforts of personnel from various projects into consistent and effective management of agency assets.Demonstrated ability to speak effectively at public and technical meetings and to write technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.Knowledge of survey and sampling design.Demonstrated ability to supervise scientific and non-technical personnel.

Special Requirements:

Possess a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s Class D license or equivalent license from the state where you reside.Certification and active status as an instructor for a nationally recognized diving certification agency.Certification and active status as an instructor for Divers Alert Network first responder programs or equivalent.

Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping Massachusetts' environmental future. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a
vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its reside.

Description:
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) serves Massachusetts’ citizens by protecting, restoring, and enhancing fishery resources and their habitats while providing sustainable fisheries-related recreational and commercial opportunities.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Opening: The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries seeks applicants for a Dive Safety Officer to perform the following duties:

Responsibilities include:

As the Diving Safety Officer, provide administrative oversight, support, training, and technical assistance for all diving conducted under DMF auspices.
Ensure compliance with the DMF Scientific Diving Policy, perform annual program and diver reviews with the Diving Control Board (DCB), prepare annual budgets, and track expenditures.Serves as a DMF Diver Control Board member and provides annual updates on division diving activities to the DCB.Review and approve dive plans by DMF Dive Policy.Under the DMF Scientific Diving Program, integrate, train, and manage diver activities from the MA DFW, MA CZM, and MA MBUAR.In coordination with Program supervisors, train and certify new DMF divers promptly and in compliance with the DMF Scientific Diving Policy.Maintain DMF diving equipment and air stations; ensure all dive-related emergency and safety equipment remains functional and up to date; oversee in-house gear maintenance and schedule maintenance as required with contractors.I serve as a diving safety officer and member of the UMass Dartmouth/SMAST diving control board.Design studies that require scientific divers and provide diving services as needed.Provide technical assistance to other state/federal agencies in evaluating proposals and studies that use scientific divers.Provide emergency response training and assist with resource management for DMF, DFW, and DFG employees at multiple facilities.Maintain reciprocity relationships with other organizations and agencies, including, but not limited to, the US EPA, NEAq, NEU, NOAA, SSU, and WHOI.Conducts all specialized training and certifications (e.g., advanced, rescue, nitrox)Teaches first aid for divers and DAN O2 training for all divers, tenders, and other Agency staff.Support Division information and education activities with presentations to schools, clubs, and other constituent groups.Represent the DMF Scientific Diving Program at public and technical meetings.Assist other DMF collection, sampling, and monitoring efforts as required; this includes involvement with all DMF SCUBA-related monitoring and research.Practice safe work habits and contribute to a safe work environment and the safety of self and co-workers.Maintain collaborative and harmonious working relationships with colleagues, demonstrating professionalism in words and actions.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification and active status as an instructor for a nationally recognized diving certification agency.Certification and active status as an instructor for Divers Alert Network first responder programs or equivalent.Extensive knowledge of safe diving practices and effective, efficient underwater research methods.At least five years’ experience as an active scientific diver and diving supervisor.Substantial experience teaching diving at an advanced and/or technical level.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement marine research projects and work on or from all vessels.Thorough knowledge of marine biology and ecology.Significant ability to manage concurrent program needs within defined timelines.Considerable ability to integrate input and efforts of personnel from various projects into consistent and effective management of agency assets.Demonstrated ability to speak effectively at public and technical meetings and to write technical and non-technical correspondence and reports.Knowledge of survey and sampling design.Demonstrated ability to supervise scientific and non-technical personnel.

Special Requirements:

Possess a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s Class D license or equivalent license from the state where you reside.Certification and active status as an instructor for a nationally recognized diving certification agency.Certification and active status as an instructor for Divers Alert Network first responder programs or equivalent.First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, para-professional or technical experience in marine biology or fisheries management work, of which (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. A Bachelors degree with a major in marine, fisheries or wildlife biology; fisheries or wildlife management; marine science or oceanography may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.II. A Graduate degree with a major in marine, fisheries or wildlife biology; fisheries or wildlife management, marine science or oceanography may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, para-professional or technical experience in marine biology or fisheries management work, of which (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. A Bachelors degree with a major in marine, fisheries or wildlife biology; fisheries or wildlife management; marine science or oceanography may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.II. A Graduate degree with a major in marine, fisheries or wildlife biology; fisheries or wildlife management, marine science or oceanography may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.