Was a Navy diver and a commercial diver and ROV pilot looking for work in 1986. Nasa in Houston and Cape Kennedy both had listings for dive positions and back then you made a phone call and applied by mail. I had high hopes but never received a response. I ended up becoming a cop for 25 yrs. I'm jealous and proud for you. Good job.
An excellent explanation of your role and it should be an encouragement for others to think about taking the next, not always obvious step in career progression.