Boat Captain - West Boothbay Harbor - 200025305 - Limited Period
About The Position
The Department of Marine Resources is seeking a limited-period Boat Captain based in West Boothbay Harbor. This technical role involves operating and maintaining watercraft used for research, monitoring, educational programming, and transportation. The captain will operate a 42-foot research vessel equipped with an articulating A-frame, winch, and pot hauler in coastal Maine waters up to 75 miles offshore, and oversee service and maintenance of assigned vessels ranging from 16 to 35 feet and waterfront facilities. The Boat Captain is responsible for vessel and personnel safety, including providing appropriate safety and survival-at-sea training. The role may supervise crew and other personnel while underway and during vessel maintenance and operational work. Work is performed under limited supervision, with instructions from a superior; the captain normally works independently and performance is reviewed through analysis of operating logs. Extended days and overnight stays should be expected depending on the location and timing of vessel activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience captaining and/or serving as crew on similar-sized vessels in research, for-hire, or commercial fishing activities.
- U.S. Coast Guard license to carry passengers for hire (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel of less than 100 GRT) must be obtained before permanent status in this class.
Nice To Haves
- Near Coastal Master’s License of at least 25 tons.
Responsibilities
- Operate large and small research vessels along the coast of Maine.
- Oversee and diagnose repairs to vessels and their gear, hydraulics, electrical systems, navigation equipment, ventilation, lubrication systems, and engines, keeping vessels operational and ready to get underway.
- Write activity reports, including boat logs and accounts of operating costs.
- Discuss future work plans for scientific projects to ensure the vessel is ready to assist.
- Oversee crew operations when additional staff are serving as crew and act as drill conductor to operate the vessel safely.
- Work with and assist other state, local, and federal agencies with fisheries management functions.
- Conduct training in at-sea survival, coastal navigation, boat handling, and safety.
- Maintain responsibility for the safety of the vessel and all personnel aboard.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3 or more weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- State payment of 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
- Health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5% for participants who meet program requirements.
- State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution of 14.06% of pay by the State.
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
- 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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