Captain (Sludge Boat)

About the role

The selected candidate will take command of an assigned vessel and its crew and act as the department's representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew; and perform related work.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgement under way
• Pilot the sludge vessel
• Assign duties and responsibilities of the licensed officers and crew
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel at all times under way and in port
• Direct all personnel involved in mooring and unmooring vessel
• Proper loading and unloading operations and proper storage and care of ship's supplies and equipment
• Keep ship's logs and make necessary reports
• Inspect the ship at frequent intervals
• Maintain proper upkeep of the vessel
• Instruct junior officers and crew in the proper performance of their duties and prepare them for assumption of higher duties
• Keep supervisor fully informed in all matters affecting the vessel and its crew
• Enforce all department and United States Coast Guard rules and regulations and those of other cognizant regulatory bodies

Requirements

• A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard with endorsement as a Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Inland Waters or higher license, plus a Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) issued by the Federal Communications Commission, or higher radio operator license
• All candidates must obtain a valid First Class Pilot's License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats within a year following appointment
• Within thirty days of appointment candidates must possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation and Security Administration
• Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Captains (Sludge Boat) are subject to random drug testing during their employment
• All applicable licenses and TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment

Qualifications

• Medical/Physical Requirements: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Captain (Sludge Boat)
• Preferred Skills: Relative to current operations, it is specifically preferred for candidates to possess a USCG issued license of Mater of Steam of Motor Vessel of any gross tons upon Inland, Near Coastal or Ocean Waters, and a Marine Radio Operator Permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission or higher (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, GMDSS)
• All candidates must obtain a valid First Class (Pilot's License) Pilotage Endorsement to their USCG Master License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats within a year following appointment

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• None specified

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified