Job description
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Job Number:523499
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Classification:Marine Deck 2
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Grade:Grade 75
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Work type:On Campus, Staff Full-time
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks
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School/Business unit:School of Fisheries & Ocean Science
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Location:Seward
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Categories: Marine Worker
Position Summary:
Adventure, cutting-edge research, and a great crew await you. The R/V Sikuliaq is a 261-foot oceanographic research ship capable of bringing scientists to the ice-choked waters of Alaska and the polar regions. If you are interested in the opportunity to work aboard one of the most advanced university research vessels in the world, apply today! We are currently seeking a permanent AB to join our team. The successful applicant may occasionally sail as relief bosun.Duties:
- Advanced and pertinent knowledge and experience with safely over-boarding and recovering equipment at sea.
- Advanced deck equipment experience: crane, winch, davit and small boat launch, recovery and operation.
- Knowledge of life raft equipment and ability to assume the duties of the cox'n or person in charge of the liferaft or rescue boat.
- Experience in preventive maintenance of deck equipment, ship maintenance and upkeep, proper methods of prep/paint work, inventory of painting and preservation equipment.
- Experience with line handling and warping during berthing and departing movement of vessels; rigging and handling of deck equipment and supplies.
- Experience with small boat handling
- Proficiency as a rigger and with loads and rigging/unrigging ladders, brows, and gangways
- Computer skills capable of creating documents and inventory spreadsheets.
- Ability to stand navigation bridge watches at helm and lookout, and inport security watches.
- Adaptability to apply knowledge and skill to perform other mission-related duties as assigned, including duties related to the safety of the vessel and personnel.
- Understanding of the importance of a leadership role in developing positive working relationships with all vessel and visiting personnel.
The successful applicant will have prior experience with:
- small boat deployment/recovery/operations/handling
- ship and deck equipment preventative maintenance
- line handling & warping during berthing evolutions
- anchoring, crane and winch operation
- rigging, loading and unloading cargo
- deployment/recovery of moorings and equipment over the side
Preferred: Prior experience as bosun, experience with deck equipment and safe deck operations. Small Boat coxswain experience. Experience with and appreciation of the research vessel mission.
- Qualified applicants must possess the following valid credentials:
- U.S. Passport
- TWIC card
- USCG Medical Certificate
- U. S. Coast Guard (USCG), Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC) with the following endorsements: Able Seaman-Unlimited, RFPNW, Lifeboatman, Able Seafarer -Deck, PSC, and Basic Training
- First Aid and CPR certifications
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 75, based on education and experience.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- The names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references
- Copy of your MMC (all pages)
- Copy of your TWIC card
- Copy of your STCW Medical Certificate
- Copy of your passport
The review process for applications will be begin on January 23rd, 2023. To ensure full consideration, pleas submit your application prior to January 22nd at 11:55 PM AKST.
Applicants will be required to provide documentation of participation in random drug testing program for at least 60 of the preceding 185 days, did not have any positive test results, and did not refuse to take a required test. If not under employment, where a random drug testing program exists, the applicant shall provide a completed test indicating they are free of illegal substance abuse, when requested by Seward Marine Center, prior to employment. Testing will be for the presence of cocaine, opiates, marijuana (THC), amphetamines and PCP (phencyclidine). Testing will be in accordance with the Department of Transportation Program and testing shall be in accordance with United States Coast Guard Drug and Alcohol Testing guidelines outlined in the Federal Register 46 C.F.R. 4, 5, and 16.
UAF COVID Requirements:
Effective immediately, all new UAF hires, whose job function or work location results in the employee being subject to the UAF vaccine requirements guided by the Federal Contractor Employee vaccine mandate*, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA- or WHO- authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption no later than six weeks from the new hire's start date.
- Employees based on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ (Fairbanks) campus, regardless of university affiliation and remote work status; Employees based in UAF research units outside Fairbanks (including Seward Marine Center, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, HAARP, Poker Flat, Lena Point, and Toolik Field Station); and Employees, regardless of their work location, paid by or directly working on impacted UAF federal contract.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Walters, R/V Sikuliaq HR Coordinator, at skwalters@alaska.edu or 907-224-4310. You may also contact Ed deCastro, R/V Sikuliaq Port Captain at erdecastro@alaska.edu or 907-224-4304.
Advertised: 15 Dec 2022 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Jan 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
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