Research Vessel Captain

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Research Vessel Captain.

DMF 60032694   NC11

 *This is a REPOST of position 60032694.

Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This Research Vessel Captain serves as the master of a vessel in the Division's fleet of self-propelled marine construction barges to execute cultch planting and estuary reef construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operation, Maintenance, and day to day activities of the vessel

• Assist Section Biologist in Division's shellfish sampling programs

• Maintain outboard motors, boats, trailers, trucks, and other sampling equipment

• Operation and maintenance of front end loaders and other heavy equipment

The Division of Marine Fisheries

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state's marine and estuarine resources. The DMF's jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range:  $42,464 - $50,874

This position is located in: Dare County, NC, ManteoThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.  Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

• Currently possess a minimum 25-ton USCG Master Captain License

• Experience operating vessels greater than 30'

• Experience with general maintenance on vehicles, boats, marine engines, and/or boat trailers

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as front-end loaders.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and sufficient experience in commercial fishing or other vessel work to be a master of a vessel similar to the vessels operated or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: US Coast Guard Master's Licensure for tonnage required for operation of vessel intended for use. Must have or be eligible to obtain a NC Commercial Driver's License at employee's expense.The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members 

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