Port Captain; PCN

What you will be doing:

We are seeking a Port Captain to join our team  Port Captain will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our vessels while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations. This position involves overseeing vessel operations, coordinating with terminal staff, and managing a team of maritime professionals.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working towards a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

This position is located in Ketchikan, Alaska (Southeast Alaska).

Southeast Alaska is a land of snow-capped mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the largest national forest in the United States (Tongass). Old-growth trees in a temperate rainforest create clean air, clean water, and many adventure opportunities. The local trails offer endless choices for getting into the woods or climbing mountains.

Local waters provide some of the best seafood in the world: salmon, halibut, shrimp, and crab. Water lovers enjoy ocean boating, diving, paddle boarding, and even surfing. There are rivers for white-water rafting and lakes, ocean, and rivers for fishing. Locals and visitors avail themselves of the many cabins and camping options.

Southeast Alaska has an amazing array of cultural opportunities. Folk Festivals, Jazz and Classics, and Symphonies bring world-class music annually. There are museums, professional theaters, and many art galleries. All of these things contribute to a quality of life that is highly prized by those who live in Southeast Alaska.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We find success in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

A successful candidate will have sound judgment and decision-making and a history of strong ethical and professional conduct.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need to possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Leadership:
  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Compliance:
  Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

This position requires the following:

• US Coast Guard License: 3rd Mate, Oceans, Any Gross Tons, (Unlimited) ;
  Or Mate, Near Coastal (Inland), Any Gross Tons (Unlimited); or a U.S. Coast Guard 1,600 Tons Master License.
• A valid driver's license.

• Five years of experience in the operation of vessels employed and managed for commerce and/or transportation.
• Possession of either of the following U.S. Coast Guard Licenses: 3rd Mate, Oceans, Any Gross Tons (unlimited) or Mate, Near Coastal (Inland), Any Gross Tons (unlimited)

OR

• Graduation from an four year accredited U.S. Maritime Academy
• one year of experience in the operation of vessels employed and managed for commerce and/or transportation.
• Possession of either of the following U.S. Coast Guard Licenses: 3rd Mate, Oceans, Any Gross Tons (unlimited) or Mate, Near Coastal…