Diving Safety Officer
California Academy of Sciences · California Academy of Sciences
Posted about 3 months ago · $82,000 - $92,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days California Academy of Sciences's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 75% of California Academy of Sciences's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at California Academy of Sciences
- high 10 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 24 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from California Academy of Sciences's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for California Academy of Sciences.
About this role
The Diving Safety Officer (DSO) at the California Academy of Sciences coordinates underwater diving operations and ensures safety compliance for both in-house and field diving activities. The DSO supervises dive officers, prepares policy recommendations, conducts training, and collaborates with various teams to maintain the safety of divers and the aquarium's living collection. This role is integral to developing a robust diving program that supports educational and research initiatives.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of California Academy of Sciences as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum of 7 years experience as an active SCUBA instructor certified by an internationally recognized agency, with endorsements in rescue and first aid.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience applicable to zoo, aquarium and field scientific diving.
- Minimum 5 years as an active scientific diver and full member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).
- Broad knowledge base in all aspects of diving and diving technology applicable to the Academy’s dive program.
- Professional knowledge of diving theory and its application to safe diving practices.
- Certified Oxygen Administration, First Aid and CPR instructor.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to work efficiently and communicate with staff, cross-functional teams and external customers from different identities and experiences.
- Ability to bring new ideas, create inventive solutions and find efficiencies to transform manually or detailed processes.
What you get
- Salary range of $82,000 - $99,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits based on hours worked.
- Emphasis on fair and equitable compensation practices.
Worth weighing
- Significant travel required, including international travel to remote locations for extended periods of time.
- Work environment includes hot, humid spaces, wet floors, ladders, steps and work-platforms.
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Listed by California Academy of Sciences on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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