Small Boat Captain - Part Time

divh2Job Title: Small Boat Captain for NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary/h2pCardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking experienced and well-qualified part-time/on-call small boat Captains to provide vessel support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) in Key West and Key Largo, FL./ppDesignated on November 16, 1990, FKNMS protects 3,800 square miles of waters surrounding the Florida Keys, from south of Miami westward to encompass the Dry Tortugas, excluding Dry Tortugas National Park. Within the boundaries of the sanctuary lie spectacular, unique, and nationally significant marine resources including North Americas only coral barrier reef, extensive seagrass beds, mangrove-fringed islands, shipwrecks and other archeological treasures and more than 6,000 species of marine life./ppFKNMS operates a fleet of small boats and uses these vessels to support science, resource management, and stewardship of the resources within the Sanctuary. Operations performed by part-time/on-call Captains will include working dives in support of NOAAs Mission: Iconic Reefs, a large-scale coral restoration effort in the Florida Keys./ppTasks:/pulliTow small vessels to and from yard to the dock and back (Bahia Honda or Marathon in Lower Keys or to Tavernier/Islamorada in Upper Keys) on days of mission./liliAssist with vessel equipment loading and safety brief approximately 1 hour before driving away from dock. Be present for vessel equipment unloading and de-brief with crew and marine technician, ensure that all safety procedures are understood and adhered to while underway./liliMaintain qualifications for serving as an Operator-in-Charge according to the NOAA small boat manual; ensure the safe navigation and mechanical operation of the vessels, as indicated by the NOAA small vessel policy guidelines, vessel operation manual, and vessels standing orders./liliEnsure the efficient contribution of the vessel and its crew to the accomplishment of the vessels mission./liliVerify cruise and float plans and communicate with the shore-side point of contact frequently when underway./liliOperate deck equipment including lifting equipment on small boats./liliDocument all vessel-related activities in the ships Log./liliReady and available for emergency responses./liliWork with other crew members and engineers to develop maintenance procedures, engineering work packages, major overhauls and configuration management./liliConduct maintenance and repairs and assist in training and evaluating other crew members./liliEnsure FKNMS small boats are operated and maintained in compliance with NOAA Small Boat Program requirements./liliHelp coordinate and support emergent repairs to FKNMS small boat assets if and when required./liliCoordinate with NMS sites and partners to develop cruise plans for vessels of opportunity including ships, ROVs, and manned submersibles./liliEnsure current training for vessel operator and crewmembers; and keep record of credentials and qualifications./liliComply with safety stand-downs per NOAA procedures./liliReview of all Project Instructions to an approving authority including Cruise Plans, and Float Plans, as directed./liliAssist FKNMS in physical facilities assessments and planning as it relates to vessel operations./liliHelp schedule vessel maintenance and dry dock periods per NOAA procedures./liliReview, revise, and implement pertinent policies and regulations related to NOAA small boats and applicable facilities./liliHelp coordinate and track training and resulting credentials of vessel operators, crew members, FKNMS staff members./liliAssist FKNMS in maritime facilities assessments and planning./li/ulpRequirements:/pulliEducation/Experience: Requires a current 100-Gross Ton USCG Master License with at least 2 years of experience working on NOAA vessels, similar research vessels or law enforcement vessels embarked with scientific personnel./liliMust have experience directing and overseeing complex at-sea operations; experience in operating overhead load handling equipment such as winches, cranes, A-Frames, and davits; operate dive compressor and fill SCUBA tanks; oversee scientific equipment and diver deployment./liliFamiliar with boat hull, electrical and mechanical routine ship maintenance and repairs. Have basic mechanical knowledge of boats for problem-solving in the field. Know when to call shore support and/or emergency services./liliMust be able qualify/pass the NOAA component course certification prior to deployment./liliAble to lift and carry equipment and gear up to seventy-five (75) pounds to assist in mobilization./liliHave familiarity with dive operations in waters around the Florida Keys, preferably as demonstrated through serving as a Captain on a dive boat or serving as a working diver./liliUnderstand principles outlined in the NOAA small boat manual, such as requirements for drift dives and crew support for different types of operations./li/ulpHighly desired skills and experience:/pulliCurrent First Aid, CPR and AED certifications./li/ulpAAP/EEO Statement: CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status./ppOther Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./p/div