Captain

Relocation: No relocation offered. Worksite: Naval Station Norfolk, Waterfront Operations Combatant Craft Division (CCD). Status: Full‑Time, Permanent. Classification: Non‑Exempt. Clearance required: Secret.

Summary

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to serve as a boat captain for vessel support services to Waterfront Operations CCD in Norfolk, VA. This full‑time, permanent position will be conducted mainly at Naval Station Norfolk.

Responsibilities

• Act as Captain / Crew on vessels ranging from 25’ to 100’ in length undergoing testing, trials, and safety evaluations depending on mission and qualifications.
• Navigate, operate, oversee, and/or assist in the operations of assigned vessels.
• Perform regular vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance, and light repairs such as boat checks, fueling, vessel logs, fluid changes, cleaning, and more.
• Conduct regular safety drills and training for crewmembers and junior operators.
• Document vessel‑related activities, including safety, training, operations, and navigation information in the Ship’s Log and/or the digital Vessel Information Management System (VIMS).
• Properly mobilize and de‑mobilize vessels before and after each cruise, including cleaning, systems checks, general condition inspection, and stocking provisions as required.
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of the crew and passengers, and ensure timely execution of the assigned mission.

Qualifications

• Current United States Coast Guard (USCG) 50‑ton Near Coastal Master license, or equivalent certification/experience from military or government service.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of FCC marine radio operations procedures, including marine distress communications.
• Understanding and ability to repair watercraft within a shop environment to support naval assets.
• Ability to pass background check and physical for hazardous at‑sea working environment.
• Capability to stand for a minimum of 6 hours on wet and moving surfaces in open‑console vessels with limited protection from wind and seas.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• High School diploma.
• USCG 100‑ton Near Coastal Master license.
• At least 5 years of experience with military small watercraft, including high‑speed rough‑water operations, military/commercial/emergency diving operations, emergency salvage and rescue operations, and maritime operations planning and execution.
• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Craft Operator/Crewman (SWCC Boat Captain) or U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Weather Coxswain or Surfman.
• Active Secret security clearance, or one held within the last 7 years.
• Experience operating single‑prop, dual‑prop, and jet‑drive vessels.

Pay

$53.91 per hour.