Class Code:............0287
Position
#:(NUNC)........
Developed
by:...........SG
Reviewed
by:.........CCM
Approved
by:..............LK
Date:...............4/87;10/02
UNIVERSITY
OF
Position
Description
TITLE: Captain,
Small Boats
DIVISION: Academic
Affairs (CELS)
REPORTS TO: Director of Vessel Operations
GRADE: 7
BASIC FUNCTION:
Operate
research/training vessels. Maintain and
repair vessels and their equipment.
Manage business operations of the vessel cost center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operate
research/training vessels during cruises.
Operate
the vessel(s) in a safe, seaman-like manner while performing their educational
and research missions.
Support
the teaching and/or research efforts of all vessel users on various projects
and activities while using cost center vessels.
Perform
all business functions supporting cost center operations, including procurement
and accounting activities.
Oversee
the maintenance and repairs of cost center vessels by outside contractors.
Conduct
day-to-day maintenance and repairs to cost center vessels.
Initiate
purchases necessary to repair or maintain cost center vessels.
Bill
cost center customers for their vessel usage.
Coordinate
the use of cost center vessels.
Work
with the U.S. Coast Guard to maintain the highest level of safety aboard cost
center vessels.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform
additional duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
US
Coast Guard 100-ton Ocean Operator’s License, FCC Radio Operator’s License,
Hart Association C.P.R. Certification, Red Cross First Aid Certification, valid
RI driver’s license.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This
position requires 24-hour call back in cases of emergency, when required, on
all shifts. This position also requires
duty at sea in extreme cold or hot temperatures, in addition to the normal
hazards associated with sea duty.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's
degree preferred. The following are
required: minimum of five years’
experience operating (i.e., captain) of sport, charter, commercial fishing, oil
support, research or towing vessels of 50 feet to 80 feet in length; US Coast
Guard 100-ton Ocean Operator’s License; FCC Radio Operator’s License; Hart
Association C.P.R. Certification; Red Cross First Aid Certification; valid RI
driver’s license; familiarity with, and ability to maintain, the machinery,
hull and equipment of fiberglass vessels ranging in size from 13 feet to 60
feet, with outboard or inboard diesel power and hydraulic and electric
auxiliary systems; experience with the operation and repair of fisheries
scientific sampling equipment, including trawls, dredges, traps, and other
static and dynamic sampling methods; strong interpersonal skills, and ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to interact with
outreach clients, vessel users, vendors, faculty and students; understanding of
basic accounting and budgeting methods.
This position requires bending, reaching, ascending and descending
ladders and stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing,
pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and jumping.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT
TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.