Summer 25 Seasonal Master, Fisheries Res Vessel - Boston Harbor Islands

About the position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Master, Fisheries Research Vessel (Boat Captain). This position is located at Boston Harbor Island State Park, Hingham, MA, with a start date of 3/30/25 and an end date of 10/13/25. The role involves navigating vessels, maintaining and operating various types of boats, and supervising activities related to marine operations. The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather, with a schedule that includes one weekend day and four 10-hour shifts per week. Holidays and extended hours may be required, and the schedule may vary depending on seasonal operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Navigate vessels, inshore and offshore, tow and transport persons, equipment and material.
• Clean, maintain, recommend, oversee, supervise and develop specifications for refitting of aluminum, steel and fiberglass vessels and shipboard systems, including diesel, gas engines, outboard/inboard drives.
• Operate equipment for the navigation, operation and maintenance of vessels.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of vessels with knowledge of the carrying capacity and limits of stability of each vessel.
• Schedule and coordinate work/activities between marine and shore base facilities.
• Participate in and/or supervise the maintenance, towing and installation of docks, wharves, piers, floats and associated hardware.
• Prepare work list for periodic hauling, blocking, overhauling and repair of vessels and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records and logs of maintenance, areas patrolled, materials transported, inventory of supplies and requisitions.
• Patrol harbor and coastal areas, aid in enforcement of laws, rules and regulations. Contact proper authorities in emergency situations.
• Provide technical assistance to researchers, engineers, planners and contractors, regarding marine and adjacent base facilities and the operations of same.
• Assist persons and vessels in distress.
• Assist in SCUBA and underwater operations on agency vessels and facilities.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the operation and maintenance of research vessels.
• A Radiotelephone Third Class Operator permit, a Radiotelephone First or Second Class Operator license or any Radiotelephone Operator license/permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.