Captain - Near Coastal (Part-Time)

Job Title

Captain - Near Coastal (Part-Time)

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

MESSO

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Captain - Near Coastal is responsible for the safe navigation and operation of the University vessels in near coastal waters (up to 200 miles offshore), serving as vessel master; supervises crew and vessel operators, and trains them on safe operation practices and safe maneuvering of vessels through various situations.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Vessel Operations and Navigation

• Serves as Vessel Master and navigates vessels safely and skillfully when needed.

• Serves as back-up Captain for vessel trips as needed.

• Maintains a positive working environment and relationships with other colleagues and units on campus.

• Responsible for the operations in their area of leadership in accordance with published processes, rules, policies and law.

• Ensures the overall safety of the vessel and all persons onboard.

• Maintains operational readiness and maintenance of vessels.

• Supervises training for crew members.

• Responsible for discipline of direct report personnel.

• Coordinates logistics with all shore side personnel and port officials.

• Responds to emergencies as directed.

 

Maintenance Management and Other

• Assists staff responsible for vessel maintenance oversight with maintenance requirements to get vessel up to par to operate.

• Informs staff members of maintenance that needs attention.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of relevant industry experience Post Master's License, including experience troubleshooting marine engines and electronics.

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Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Current and valid 100-ton Master’s License-Near Coastal (up to 200 nautical miles) or greater.

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi- task and work cooperatively with others.

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

• Vessel maneuvering 15 hours.

• Maintenance tools 5 hours.

​Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Must pass a USCG/DOT drug test prior to employment and participate in the University’s random drug testing plan. Must have ability to respond to emergencies as directed. Must be available for non-standard hours when needed.

• This position is security sensitive.

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Who we are

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.