Vessel Operations Coordinator - Walpole, United States - University of Maine

University of Maine

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Walpole, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:

Vessel Operations Coordinator - Boat Captain (id:84102)

Campus:

Orono

Department:

Darling Marine Center - ODC

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

04

Location:

Walpole ME

Statement of the Job:

The Darling Marine Center seeks a licensed captain to manage vessel operations at the Center through December 2024.

During 2024, the vessel operations program will be undergoing a review, and we expect an on-going position to become available starting January 2025.

This current search will identify someone responsible for overseeing the operation of all Darling Marine Center vessels through this year.

This includes supervising small boat activity and compliance, piloting the RV Ira C.

(42' research vessel), maintaining the fleet and facilities to comply with University, State, and Federal requirements, and providing training associated with vessel operations.

Boat activity will be scaled to be commensurate with the time available for this position.

Typical annual salary for this part-time, 20-hours per week, fixed-length position through December 31, 2024 is $32,000 to $34,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state.

UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution.

UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

More information about UMaine is at

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life.

Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live.

Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:

Required:

Typically has the education associated with an associate degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid U.S. Coast Guard license for motor vehicles 25 Gross Tons or over
Training in boat safety
Experience operating in coastal waters
Ability to perform small boat and engine maintenance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to manage budgets

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in a marine field
Diving experience
Experience operating a research vessel and deploying gear

Other Information:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

Search Timeline is as follows:
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 24, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: May 28, 2024

Tentative start date:
June 3, 2024

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME , , TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV