Captain

Description

Relocation: No relocation offered for this position

Worksite: Naval Station Norfolk, Waterfront Operations Combatant Craft Division (CCD)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Classification: Non-Exempt

Clearance: Secret clearance required

Pay : $53.91 per hour

Summary/Objective

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 is a full-time, permanent position. This work will be conducted mainly at Naval Station Norfolk. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Act as Captain / Crew on vessels ranging from 25’ to 100’ in legnth undergoing testing, trials, and safety evaluation(s) depending on mission and qualifications.
• Navigating, operating, overseeing, and/or assisting in in the operations of assigned vessels.
• Performing regular vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance, and light repairs such as boat checks, fueling, vessel logs, fluid changes, cleaning and more.
• Conducting regular safety drills and training for crewmember and junior operators.
• Document vessel-related activities, including information pertaining to safety, training, operations and the safe navigation of the vessel 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, as well as 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 Security Clearance level SECRET.
• 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 due to the hazardous at-sea working environment.
• Able 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.

Requirements

• USCG 100-ton Near Coastal Master license.
• 5 years of experience working with military small watercraft including:
  • High Speed Rough Water Operations,
  • Military, Commercial, or emergency diving operations,
  • Emergency salvage and rescue operations,
  • Maritime operations, planning, and execution.
• Class "A" Commercial Drivers 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 have had one within the last 7 years
• Experience operating single prop, dual prop and jet drive vessels

AAP/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.

Other 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.

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