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| Position: |
Second
Mate |
| Date: |
09/02 |
| Position
Code: |
8025 |
| EEO
Code: |
103 |
| Job
Summary: |
| Reporting
to the Master, is a watch officer in the Deck Department and assists
the Master and Chief Mate with duties; designated the ship's navigation
officer, maintains all navigation equipment, publications, charts,
and prepares information for the bridge. |
| Major
Duties: |
| Normally
12-4 bridge watch; posts qualified and alert lookouts during watch
at sea to ensure a properly maintained and efficient watch; checks
to see that quartermaster steers correct course, and that lookouts
carry out all orders; maneuvers ship, under Master's general supervision,
to carry out scientific operations.
Verifies
that all charts, and navigational publications needed are onboard.
Maintains and corrects nautical charts and publications as specified
by notice to mariners.
Plots voyage
track for the Master's approval by using charts of appropriate
scale, provides Master with navigational information for transit
routes to ports of call, including Sailing Directions, Coast Pilot,
Light List, and Tide and Current tables; and other sources that
may be appropriate prior to entering or leaving port.
Ensures that
bridge electronics, navigational and alarm systems, and lights
are in good working order, that all required flags are aboard
and in good condition; and that sufficient spare parts are onboard.
Submits navigation requisitions and repair lists to Chief Mate.
Performs
other duties as required.
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| Desired
Education/Experience for Hiring: |
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Bachelor's
degree from an accredited sea service academy with two years sea
duty as a deck officer; in the absence of a formal degree, equivalent
work experience. Candidates must possess computer literacy in
the use of word-processing, inventory management, and electronic
mail programs. Prefer Second Mate experience on a similar research
vessel.
Candidates
must have a high level of training as evidenced by a U.S. Coast
Guard license, preferably Second Mate Unlimited, Ocean. Minimum
licensing for R/V Knorr is Second Mate Unlimited, Ocean or Third
Mate Unlimited, Ocean plus experience and demonstrated proficiency
to Master's satisfaction; R/V Atlantis requires unlimited Second
Mate, Ocean; and R/V Oceanus is Second Mate 500 gross tons, Ocean.
Required for all WHOI Ships are a valid Radar Observer Certificate,
Unlimited, and an FCC license as GMDSS Operator. In addition to
the above, all licensed officers must have all applicable training
as required by the Convention on Standards of Training, Certification
and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 95) and possess a valid U.S.
Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document.
Candidates
must have good personnel management skills, and extensive navigation
experience to help support the vessel's scientific mission.
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