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| Position: |
Third
Mate |
| Date: |
09/02 |
| Position
Code: |
8027 |
| EEO
Code: |
103 |
| Job
Summary: |
| Reporting
to the Master, is a watch officer in the Deck Department and assists
the Master and senior deck officers; designated the ship's safety
officer, maintains lifesaving, fire fighting and other emergency
equipment and assists in training the crew in emergency drill procedures. |
| Major
Duties: |
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responsible, under supervision of Chief Mate, for the condition
and repair of lifeboats, life rafts, life rings, life jackets, and
other lifesaving equipment, all fire fighting and other safety or
emergency equipment not delegated to other departments. May prepare
reports and submit requisitions to the Chief Mate for approval.
Advises crew
as to their stations and duties during emergency drills; if assigned
to command a lifeboat or life raft, musters the crew, instructing
them in their duties, and in proper handling applicable gear.
Normally
stands 8-12 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.
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 one year sea
duty as a deck officer; in the absence of a formal degree, equivalent
work experience. Candidates must posses computer literacy in the
use of word-processing, inventory management and electronic mail
programs. Prefer Third 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 Third Mate Unlimited, Ocean. Minimum
licensing for R/V Knorr and R/V Atlantis is Third Mate Unlimited,
Ocean; and R/V Oceanus is Third 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 an understanding
of the ship's emergency equipment and drill procedures, and an
appreciation of the scientific mission of the vessel.
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