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Vessel Field Support Technician / R/V Seawolf Deckhand
URL: http://www.SoMAS.stonybrook.edu/about/empopps.html
Company / Organization: School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences of Stony Brook
Pay Rate: $50K-$55K
Type: Full-time
City: Stony Brook
State or Country if outside US: New York
Application Deadline: 07-Jul-14
Duration: continuing
Description:
The School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) of Stony Brook University seeks applicants for the position of Vessel Field Support Technician; R/V Seawolf Deckhand (Instructional Support Technician). The position is responsible for supporting faculty, staff, students, and other scientific and educational parties, while on board the R/V Seawolf, operated by SoMAS. The incumbent will share in the day-to-day operational needs of operating the R/V Seawolf, will periodically serve as small boat captain, and will have primary responsibility for supporting research teams prior to, during, and after cruises with proper calibration, handling and deployment of oceanographic equipment, diving, and handling of experimental materials and animals. SPECIAL NOTE: This position requires working at sea up to 150 days per calendar year. Most cruises are of 5 - 7 days duration, however, the vessel may be away from home port up to 14 days at a time. The work week is based on professional obligation; when at sea or away from home port, work hours can be extensive. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Compensatory time earned while away must be used during periods when at home port and should be scheduled at a mutually convenient time to the employee and department. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.
Requirements:
Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree. 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 [4] full-time years may be considered. The equivalent of two [2] years full-time sea-time experience operating boats, including vessel maintenance. Experience in a position that required strong mechanical aptitude. Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds and be able to get on and off of a boat while docked or at sea. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a professional, customer-service oriented demeanor, and have the ability to work independently as well as with a team. SCUBA experience with year round all-season diving is required. Must be able to be away from home port for up to 14 consecutive days at a time and up to 150 sea days per calendar year. Must possess and retain USCG 50-Ton (minimum) Masters of Near Coastal Waters vessel operator's license and valid TWIC credentials. Must have and maintain a driver's license free from repeated violations. Must pass pre-employment drug screening and routine drug screening throughout employment. Must possess and/or acquire and maintain CPR and AED Certification. SCUBA certified. Preferred qualifications: BA/BS and/or MA/MS in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of local bays and estuaries, including Long Island Sound, New York Bight, New York Harbor, the coastal waters of New Jersey, and the Hudson River is highly desirable. Experience with bottom trawling fishing, and experience repairing fishing nets and related ground tackle are preferred. Prior at-sea experience aboard an oceanographic research vessel is preferred. Prior at-sea experience with oceanographic research equipment. A USCG vessel master's license for coastal vessels, 100 tons or more, licensed to carry passengers is preferred.
Point of Contact: Paulette Gerber
Attachment: download