Research Vessel Captain; TC-

Introduction

Are you seeking career growth within the State of Connecticut? If so, consider this new and exciting opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is hiring a Research Vessel Captain to work closely with other Research Vessel Captains as well as the scientific staff of the Bureaus of Natural Resources, and Water Protection and Land Reuse in support of the Long Island Sound Trawl Survey and Long Island Sound Water Quality Monitoring Programs.

The Research Vessel Captain will provide maintenance, logistics and operation of the department’s primary research vessels; a 40-foot catamaran and 50-foot research trawler and periodically operate and maintain smaller vessels. Area of operations is principally Long Island Sound and adjacent rivers and harbors but may include operations in other Atlantic coastal waters.

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• Directing operation of assigned vessels in fisheries and environmental monitoring survey;
• Supervising and assisting in maintenance;
• Repairing necessary modifications of research vessels;
• Supervising loading of equipment;
• Performing precise stellar, line-of-sight and electronic navigation;
• Planning work schedules and assigning duties to crew members;
• Keeping records and preparing reports;
• May also assist in designing and construction of research equipment in conjunction with other staff;
• Promoting teamwork, mutual respect, and open communication among crew members and staff to ensure safe, efficient, and cohesive vessel operations;
• Performing related duties as required.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

Five (5) years of experience in the navigation and operation of motor vessels in coastal waters.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been as a captain of a vessel (50 foot or larger).

• Experience working in a team environment and maintaining productive relationships with collaborators;
• Experience adapting to changing operational requirements or conditions at sea and communicating with co-workers to overcome challenges;
• Experience navigating and operating motor-powered vessels year-round in coastal waters, including adhering to safe weather protocols;
• Experience making decisions related to crew safety and safe operation of a vessel in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 46 Subchapter T;
• Experience maintaining vessel systems (e.g., marine engines, hydraulics, electrical, structural);
• Experience developing and implementing long-term maintenance priorities and schedules for water monitoring and fisheries research or commercial fishing vessels;
• Experience using hand, power, and machine tools to repair and maintain vessels or machinery;
• Experience operating a power vessel while deploying water quality data collection instruments, and common commercial fishing gears including otter trawls.

Knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of powered marine vessels; knowledge of maintenance and operation of diesel and gasoline engines; knowledge of proper operation of heavy machinery; knowledge of marine regulations and United States Coast Guard inspections; knowledge of marine sciences; knowledge of all types of navigational equipment and Federal Communications…