RV Seawolf Captain Required Qualifications (as evidenced by attached resume): Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of the Bachelor's degree, four (4) years of directly related full-time experience, or a combination of higher education and experience totaling four full-time years may be considered. Five (5) years at-sea shipboard experience in coastal waters to include at least two (2) years serving in the capacity as vessel master or captain in open waters. The ability to undertake fieldwork in varying conditions. Must be comfortable handling sampling gear for fieldwork processes (i.e. while trawling - pulling in the sampling gear by hand, hauling sampling buckets on and off the boat, carrying needed supplies to and from the boat and/or van, etc). A US Coast Guard Master- Near Coastal license, 100 tons or more, licensed to carry passengers is essential for this position to meet US Coast Guard requirements and State liability concerns. Formal training in first aid and CPR. Experience conducting bottom trawl fishing in a Captain's capacity. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Prior at-sea experience aboard an oceanographic research vessel. Firsthand knowledge of Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, the Mid-Atlantic Bight past the continental shelf break, New York Harbor, coastal waters of New Jersey, and the Hudson River. Experience with maintenance and repair of diesel engines and other mechanical/electrical systems and operation of on-board oceanographic equipment. Additional years (3+) of experience as vessel master. Brief Description of Duties: The R/V Seawolf Captain is responsible for all aspects of R/V Seawolf vessel operations and maintenance at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, Stony Brook University. This position will be primarily responsible for operating the R/V Seawolf, however may on occasion be required to assist with operation of one of the other smaller SoMAS vessels. The Captain is assisted by full-time technicians, and additional crew members as needed (as filled by other staff positions, temporary deckhands, or hired students). The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the School's research vessel R/V Seawolf, the maintenance of the research vessel, and the effective support of the School's need for a platform from which to conduct research and educational activities at sea. The Captain will conduct multiple cruises that require top and bottom trawling. The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. Duties: • Captain: • Serve as Captain on SoMAS's primary oceanographic research vessel, the 80' steel hulled R/V Seawolf. Responsible for all aspects of safe vessel operations. Ensure the safety of boat operation, passengers, scientific personnel, and crew. Ensure compliance with all maritime, US Coast Guard and other regulatory agency safety specifications, inspections, and certification requirements. Ensure safe and sound conditions of the ship and all ship's gear. Ensure appropriate ship support when, where and as required to best accomplish research & educational objectives of SoMAS, SBU, and other users of the vessels. Perform bottom trawling and other research activities in manners that are respectful of habitat and sea life conservation. Responsible for maintaining logs of all boat activities, and submission of daily Captain's reports to SoMAS Port Captain and, as necessary, other SoMAS personnel. Present a personable and collegial attitude to all clients and ship-board parties. • General Vessel Operations: • Responsible for the safe operation of shipboard scientific equipment, instrumentation and sampling apparatus, shop machinery, tools, and bottom trawling equipment. Familiarize R/V Seawolf users with at-sea safety policies, procedures, and equipment. In coordination with Port Captain, arrange for the ship's berthing, both at home port and at remote locations. In coordination with the Port Captain, arrange for appropriate stocking of supplies and fuel. Responsible for ensuring proper personal safety and care of equipment is exercised by vessel and scientific personnel. Familiarize R/V Seawolf users with at-sea safety policies, procedures, and equipment. Provide assistance/assume duties of SoMAS small vessel operation as needed. Operate/drive SoMAS trucks, vans, forklifts, as needed to transport vessels, crew, and gear. • Repair and Maintenance: • Inspect and perform at-sea operational maintenance and repairs of the ship, to include engines, hydraulics, AC/DC electrical systems, potable and black water systems, air compressors, etc. Perform and/or oversee operational maintenance in port as time permits, to include scraping and painting, repair, servicing, and inspection of the R/V Seawolf, engines, electrical systems, smaller vessel fleet, and work trailers. Repair damaged trawl nets and tow cables. Responsible for the training of Deckhands and other ship's personnel for operation of equipment, shop machinery and tools with regard to personal safety and care of equipment. Supervision and inspection of all shipyard repair and maintenance work (requires in-person oversight at shipyard). • Supervision and Training: • Responsible for training and supervising full-time technicians, temporary deckhands, student crew during at-sea operations and maintenance efforts. • Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. Special Notes: This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency. ***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date. Evening and weekend work will be required. This position requires extensive periods at sea and away from home port. Travel is required to and from the shipyard during the annual haul out period. The work week is based on professional obligation; when at sea or away from home port, work hours can be extensive. As a result, periods of paid non-obligation (compensatory time) are provided and required to be used. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at or visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/police/. Visit ourhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here/ page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5511931 Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/

R/V Seawolf Deckhand Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Associate's degree (foreign equivalent or higher). In lieu of the degree, any combination of education and/or sea-time experience working on boats, including vessel maintenance totaling two (2) full-time years may be considered. Must possess and maintain CPR and AED Certification. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field. Sea time experience working on boats, including vessel maintenance. Experience with one, preferably more than one of the following: machining, welding, woodworking, diesel engine maintenance, outboard maintenance, hydraulic system maintenance. Possess a valid USCG Captains License. Experience with bottom trawling fishing. Experience repairing fishing nets and related ground tackle. Prior at-sea experience aboard an oceanographic research vessel. Prior at-sea experience with oceanographic research equipment, commercial fishing gear, and/or other at-sea operations such as dredging or towing. Knowledge of computers, programs, networking, especially MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, Google applications (email, calendar, sheets, docs). Knowledge of shipboard electronics, 12V power systems, interfacing (NEMA 0183, NMEA 2000). Experience cooking on vessels for 10 to 20 people. Brief Description of Duties: The R/V Seawolf Deckhand is responsible for supporting faculty, staff, students, and other scientific and educational parties, while on board the R/V Seawolf, operated by the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. The R/V Seawolf Deckhand will share responsibility for the day-to-day operational needs and various vessel and ships facilities maintenance tasks on board the R/V Seawolf, and will provide assistance to research parties prior to, during, and after cruises with accurate calibration, handling and deployment of oceanographic equipment, and handling of experimental materials and animals. The incumbent will assist in the sea-going operation of the R/V Seawolf and will have primary responsibility for helping to ensure the vessels and facilities are maintained and in proper/efficient operating capacity. The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, exercising strong organizational and time-management skills with an outstanding attention to detail. Essential for this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem solving. This position also requires the ability to undertake fieldwork in varying conditions and be comfortable handling sampling gear for fieldwork processes (i.e. while trawling - pulling in the sampling gear by hand, hauling sampling buckets on and off the boat, carrying needed supplies to and from the boat and/or van, etc). Duties: • Vessel and facilities maintenance and repairs: • Support the Port Captain and science crew, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs. • Assist Port Captain with haul-out regarding vessel operating capabilities. • Onshore duties: • Assist in the maintenance of boathouse and other SoMAS building facilities when not at sea. • Work in conjunction with Seawolf and Port Captain to procure vessel and operational supplies and equipment in accordance with scheduled vessel operations and science team requirements and other SoMAS facilities needs. • Deckhand on the R/V Seawolf: • Operate deck gear in the deployment and retrieval of sampling gear and assist science parties aboard the vessel to carry out their mission safely and optimally. • Regularly stand navigational watch as may be required on long-day or overnight cruises. • Help to enforce shipboard safety rules and procedures and ensure safe boat operation and safety of personnel. • Serve as the ship's cook. Responsible for identifying, procuring, and safe storage of food for cruises. Develop recipes to meet the wide range of dietary needs among the crew and science party. • Perform additional routine shipboard and shore-side duties as directed by the vessel captain. Includes, but is not limited to scraping, sanding, priming/painting, and assisting in other vessel maintenance. • Support the science teams in preparing for their on board research and educational programs when required. Assist with identification of species, proper handling of animals and experimental materials, appropriate methods to be utilized, such as measuring, weighing, tagging. • Operate, maintain and repair all SoMAS-owned field and oceanographic research equipment. • Ensure that all required sampling or area-use permits are valid and current. • Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and department mission. Special Notes: This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. In addition to the employee's base salary, this position is eligible for $3,400 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. ***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date. Evening and weekend work will be required. This position requires extensive periods at sea and away from home port. Travel is required to and from shipyard during annual haul out period. The work week is based on professional obligation; when at sea or away from home port, work hours can be extensive. As a result, periods of paid non-obligation (compensatory time) are provided and required to be used. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at or visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/oea/. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewedhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/police/. Visit ourhttps://www.stonybrook.edu/jobs/working-here/ page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5512296 Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/

RESEARCH VESSEL ENGINEER University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Position Number: 02350960 Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) Job Summary RESEARCH VESSEL ENGINEER Position Number - 02350960 Division - School of Freshwater Sciences Department - B250100 FRESHWATER SCIENCES ADMIN Position Type - Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type - Fixed Renewable Pay Basis - Annual Salary Grade - 22 FLSA Status - Exempt Percent - 100 Posting Type - Staff UWM Description The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin's second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County. UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/ School/College/Division Description The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) at UWM is the only school in the nation dedicated solely to the study of freshwater issues. Its interdisciplinary research and education programs link science with action and are integrated across five major areas: freshwater system dynamics; human and ecosystem health; freshwater technology; freshwater economics, policy, and management; and climate and atmospheric sciences. It is the School's goal to be recognized world-wide as the source of expert knowledge on water issues and a catalyst for great ideas that change how people think about and manage water resources. The School's primary research vessel is the NEESKAY, a word derived from the Native American Ho-Chunk people's language in Wisconsin, which translates as “pure clean water.” Originally a U.S. Army T-boat, the Neeskay was reconfigured for research (71 ft LOA, 18 ft beam, 8 ft draft, 62.6 net tons displacement) and provides year-round access to the lakes as a fully functional research platform and laboratory. The Neeskay's research capabilities include wet/dry lab facilities with GPS/sonar display and capabilities for overboard sampling via a starboard hydrographic winch/A-frame and stern winch/A-frame. The vessel also serves as a platform for ROV deployment, research buoy deployment and research SCUBA diving. Job Summary The Research Vessel Engineer operates and maintains the mechanical systems necessary to operate the School of Freshwater Sciences research vessel in support of Freshwater's educational and research activities both at sea and in port, assists the Captain with vessel operation, assists faculty, staff, and students in executing safe and efficient field operations, and provides general facility support. The Research Vessel First Mate assists the Captain with vessel operation while at sea and in port. While underway these duties include deck operations, standing watch/piloting vessel, operating deck machinery while launching scientific instrumentation, engine room checks and general overall support for faculty, staff and students onboard. In port duties include routine vessel maintenance (i.e. painting and making repairs) engine room planned maintenance and assisting building staff with large projects. The School will fund classes for the 100-ton USCG Master Captains License if the successful candidate doesn't currently have the license and meet this preferred qualification. The School will provide on-the-job training for the successful candidate, which includes covering many of the preferred qualifications. Minimum Qualifications • 2 years of experience on a non-recreational or working-class vessel Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in natural sciences or related field • Basic Engine Room Knowledge • CPR and First Aid certified • Experience operating Marine Electronics • Training or experience with basic firefighting, damage control and lifeboats • Basic computer knowledge - i.e. Microsoft Office products • Experience working under adverse weather conditions including heavy seas • 100 sea days on vessels greater than 35 ft. • 100-ton USCG Master Captains License • Welding Experience or Certification • Diving Experience or Certification Target Salary Range Minimum $50,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and experience) Benefits and Total Rewards As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life Application Instructions Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide: • Cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications • Resume AND • Document listing the names and contact information for three professional references In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Apply electronically at: https://apptrkr.com/5074515 by the application deadline date of March 1, 2024. Questions about this position should be directed to Chad Hietpas at mailto:hietpacj@uwm.edu. Application Deadline - 03/01/2024 Continuous (Open Until Filled?) - No Position Contact Name - Chad Hietpas Contact Phone - (414) 251-5756 Contact Email - mailto:hietpacj@uwm.edu Application Notes For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. Legal Notices AA/EO Statement UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact mailto:uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Job Categories Trades To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5074515 Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Application Instructions Application Notes Legal Notices To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5074515 Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-01f8344f5ff8f64db1007f5a8fde3dea