Chief of Marine Operations, Palmyra Atoll

The Nature Conservancy•Palmyra, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The staff and facilities on TNC’s Palmyra Preserve support scientific research by TNC, the USFWS, and world-renowned research institutions. Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the operations, maintain the facilities and support visitor and research trips. Board and lodging are provided while on-island. Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on Earth. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands. TNC’s Palmyra Preserve is located within a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge within a protected Marine National Monument. The Nature Conservancy owns and operates a Preserve at Palmyra to care for this special place while learning and developing innovations to improve ecosystem health and resilience and enhance biodiversity. Supporting research and management at Palmyra is a rewarding challenge for the right applicant. The Chief of Marine Operations executes all routine marine maintenance, oversees all marine operations, provides training, and assists with general facilities maintenance activities.

Requirements

Experienced in safe boating and diving operations with a strong maintenance background
Possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Passport with an expiration date later than your term of employment
Proof of a physical examination showing good health
Current tetanus vaccination
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant work experience in the marine field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credential Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel for master near coastal of 720 sea time days
Current Rescue Diver certification from a qualified organization (NAUI, PADI or equivalent) or trainings, certificates and skills that match or supersede rescue diver training, as determined by the Conservancy’s Diving Safety Officer
Current certification for oxygen administration for SCUBA diving injuries
Current certification in First Aid/CPR
Extensive current experience operating vessels less than 40ft while safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers during drift dives
Experience maintaining diesel and gasoline engines, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting and performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs while out on the water
Experience troubleshooting and conducting minor repairs on SCUBA gear and compressors
Experience operating skiffs and vessels with outboard motors of up to 175hp
Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories
Experience performing physical work and ability to lift 50lbs
Currently eligible to work in the United States
Confirm residency in a U.S. state or territory where TNC is registered for tax withholding and workers' compensation insurance purposes
Meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process