CHIEF MATE / RELIEF CAPTAIN
Req #: 71113
Department: SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY
Job Location: Other Locations
Job Location Detail: R/V Thomas G. Thompson; at sea
Posting Date: 02/15/2011
Closing Info: Closes On 03/02/2011
Salary: $4196 to $4865/month
Notes: Please note that this position has been re-posted and will close on March 3. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The many research activities of the School advance our knowledge of the oceans and contribute to the understanding of societal concerns. Research programs span small projects involving a faculty member and student, to large coordinated international thematic research efforts. The School occupies modern facilities located on the southwest edge of the University of Washington campus overlooking Portage Bay and operates the research vessel, the 274-foot R/V Thomas G. Thompson. Commissioned in 1991, this ocean-going research vessel is intended for use in sponsored oceanographic research projects by investigators from institutions around the country and can accommodate 36 scientists during cruises, which typically last 40-50 days, with an endurance of 12,000 miles and 60 days. The R/V Thomas G. Thompson is owned by the Office of Naval Research and operated under a Charter Party agreement by the School of Oceanography at the University of Washington as part of the UNOLS fleet.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Chief Mate / Relief Captain. With delegated authority, interview and recommend selection of applicants, conduct training, assign and schedule work, act upon leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary action;
Under general supervision, serve as chief officer and second in command of an ocean research ship of approximately 3500 gross tons.
TYPICAL WORK
Stand bridge watches operating and navigating the ship;
Supervise the foc’sle crew when entering and leaving port or anchorage;
Conduct boat drills, fire drills, and other emergency procedures;
Supervise the work of junior mates and the deck crew; assign maintenance and repair duties;
Maintain adequate inventory of deck department equipment and consumable supplies;
Prepare work requests for repairs to be accomplished by shipyards;
Supervise personnel in the loading, stowage, securing and unloading of equipment and heavy stores;
Prepare watch lists;
May serve as Relief Captain;
Perform related duties as required.
This position provides a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art research facility.
Requirements:
Legal Requirement: A U.S. Coast Guard Chief Mate’s license valid for operation of an inspected motor vessel of unlimited tonnage, upon ocean waters.
Additional requirements include:
• U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license valid for operation of an inspected vessel of unlimited tonnage, upon ocean waters
• Experienced in Dynamic Positioning
• Possess basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, email
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
• 5 years of ocean research vessel experience
Condition of Employment:
A satisfactory outcome from a criminal background verification will be required prior to hire.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select “Apply to this Position” on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.
Also, you get to go to ports you would never get within 12000 miles of if you’re working out of Bayoo LaFoosh! There is a picture of her