Assistant Diving Safety Officer School of Applied Health
Job #550688
Close Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.
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Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.
(Job #) Diving Safety Officer, Assistant Diving Safety Officer, Salary Range: $5,097 - 9,225 monthly.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,097 - 5,351 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the School of Applied Health. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits .
Position Summary: The Cal Poly Humboldt Assistant Diving Safety Officer (ADSO) is to assist the Diving Safety Officer (DSO) in overseeing all diving activities done under any university auspices and is responsible to the Cal Poly Humboldt Diving Control Board. The ADSO is responsible for assisting in the safe execution of university diving activities within the guidelines set forth in the Cal Poly Humboldt Diving Safety Manual, and in accordance with CSU Chancellor's office policy, state and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities: - Maintain and service university diving equipment, including regulators, buoyancy compensators, cylinders, emergency equipment, conduct air testing on university breathing gas compressors.
- Assist as needed with academic courses in classroom, confined water, and open water.
- Assist with maintaining diver record files.
- Serve on the Diving Control Board.
- Assist with field research operations logistics, including trips on the RV North Wind as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include: - Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
- Advanced training and experience in low visibility, high turbulence, and cold-water diving conditions. Comprehensive knowledge of diving theory and its application to safe diving practices, procedures and techniques related to academic, technical and scientific diving. Thorough knowledge of contemporary diving equipment, air compressors, air filters and purification systems, and safety devices to include their operation, repair and routine maintenance. Thorough knowledge of the California state and federal regulations regarding diving. Thorough knowledge of equipment used in scientific diving. Ability to demonstrate and train persons in the proper techniques and use of equipment for diving. Ability to plan and conduct difficult and complex academic, technical and scientific diving activities. Ability to develop safety approaches for training and for diving. Ability to establish effective and cooperative relationships with administrators, faculty, staff and students. Ability to analyze situations and take effective action especially in safety and emergency situations. Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Knowledge of Northern California coast diving locations suitable for training.
Minimum Qualifications: Five years as a certified diver, of which at least three must be as a certified diving instructor through an internationally recognized training agency. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Special Qualifications: Possession of a current and valid diving instructor’s certification issued by an internationally recognized agency. Certification as an active AAUS scientific diver. First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Provider certification or equivalent. Advanced training and experience in low visibility, high turbulence, and cold-water diving conditions.
Preferred Qualifications: - AAUS Scientific Diving Instructor
- Practical knowledge of the operation and handling of small boats as related to diving and diving safety procedures. Working knowledge of small boat navigational principles and related operation skills.
- Certified Visual Inspector for high pressure cylinders.
- Trained in scuba equipment service and repair
- Mixed gas blender
- Diving First Aid instructor
- Licensed boat captain
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the
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- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu .
Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)
Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the Cal Poly Humboldt provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Humboldt complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly Humboldt is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Humboldt, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
Class Code: 6970
Publication Date: August 26, 2025
Advertised: Aug 26 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 09 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
