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| Position: |
Chief
Mate |
| Date: |
09/02 |
| Position
Code: |
8022 |
| EEO
Code: |
103 |
| Job
Summary: |
| Reporting
to the Master, is head of the Deck Department, and assumes responsibility
and command of ship in absence or disability of Master; is responsible
for personnel, and the proper operation, maintenance, and safety
of equipment and spaces under Deck Department jurisdiction; shares
responsibility of handling scientific gear with Chief Scientist. |
| Major
Duties: |
| Plans
and supervises work of deck department personnel, and is responsible
for fair allocation of leave and working hours and including scheduling
of vacations. Keeps Master informed of deck department condition,
and conduct and reliability of deck personnel.
Prior to
sailing, ensures the ship and all gear, including scientific equipment
and related items are secure for sea; reports to Master on status
of crew and ship's readiness.
Normally
stands 4-8 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.
Is ship's
damage control and training officer; may supervise Second and
Third Officers. Verifies muster and station bills are properly
prepared and posted, and that fire fighting and lifesaving equipment
are in good condition and crew is properly trained in use. Is
in charge on deck during fire and boat drills and ensures personnel
know their emergency stations and duties. May act as Medical Officer
in conjunction with Master.
Works closely
with Chief Scientist to ensure proper stowage, rigging, deployment,
and recovery of scientific equipment.
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 four 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 and database management,
ship's stability, and electronic mail programs. Prefer Chief 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 Chief Mate Unlimited, Ocean. Minimum
licensing for R/V Knorr and R/V Atlantis is Chief Mate Unlimited,
Ocean; and R/V Oceanus is Chief 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. Additional training desired
is Medical Person In Charge.
Candidates must have good personnel management skills; a good
understanding of the ship's structure and equipment, and the scientific
mission of the vessel.
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