Boat Officer 2 12-1921
Boat Officer 2 12-1921
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- This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.This recruitment period has been extended. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGThe position functions as an ablebodied seaman and relief cook aboard the DPS Alaska Wildlife Trooper patrol vessels primarily assigned to the P/V Stimson 156 443 gross tons ITC) home port in Kodiak Alaska. The Boat Officer 2 may serve as captain of State of Alaska vessels 28 to 42 feet overall.
OUR ORGANIZATION MISSION AND CULTURE:
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. The Alaska Wildlife Troopers are responsible for the statewide patrol of commercial big game services commercial fisheries sport fishing sport fish guiding hunting trapping boating safety and safeguarding habitatTHE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
You are joining a team committed to public safety through public service. This is an exciting career opportunity that provides a stable job in the marine environment in which you can experience working in the outdoors serving the public and protecting Alaskas resources for generations to come.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT:
This position is in the Alaska Wildlife Trooper/ State Trooper building in Kodiak which features ample and easily accessible parking. Boat Officers work on the vessel to conduct routine maintenance at the dock and in town while not underway. When the vessel is underway crew conducts commercial fishing patrol and gear inspection along with responding to emergency calls for service.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Considerable knowledge of the vessels capabilities and effects of the wind sea conditions tides and currents on vessel sailing and safety.
Working knowledge of the repair and maintenance of marine engines systems generators and equipment common to vessels.
Ability to safely stand watches on the vessel as necessary as required.
Skills in the use of various portable and fixed machine and hand tools.
The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace enforce the law prevent and detect crime and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Departments mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths please consider joining our team.More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website: Qualifications
One year of work experience as a crewmember on a marine vessel which includes 360 documentable days underway or sea time handling gear and other equipment performing wheel watch handling lines performing basic maintenance or preparing food.
Special Note:
Must have a U.S. Coast Guard 100ton Masters license
Must have the physical capacity for arduous work and extended time at sea.
Desirable Qualifications:
A U.S. Coast Guard or Engineer license is highly desirable.
TERMINOLOGY AND LICENSES:
DOCUMENTABLE DAYS: Days at sea for which proof of service can be produced. As per U.S. Coast Guard definition a day is defined as 8 hours of work. Because much maritime service is based on a 12hour day a 12hour day may be counted as 11/2 days.
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit: A permit to operate marine radios SSB or VHF.
LICENSES:
U.S. Coast Guard Engineers License: A Merchant Marine Engineering Officer license.
U.S. Coast Guard Masters License: A Merchant Marine Deck Officer license issued with restrictions on gross tonnage of the vessel (e.g. 50 tons 100 tons 1600 tons) as well as route restrictions (e.g. inland near coastal upon ocean). It is recognition by the U.S. Coast Guard of experience and qualification for carrying passengers or freight.
U.S. Coast Guard Operators License: A license formally called Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels more commonly referred to as a six pack license because limitation is to 100 gross tons/6 passengers.
Merchant Mariners Documents
Ordinary Seaman: this is an entry level Merchant Mariner document requiring no experience and no examination. It does require a drug test and proof of citizenship
Able Seaman grade: An able seaman is a rating issued based upon experience and an examination but is not an officer.
SECONDINCOMMAND: The person recognized by the master as secondincommand. Authority on the vessel devolves to the secondincommand through and at the discretion of the master.
RELIEF CAPTAIN: The person recognized by the master as secondincommand. Authority on the vessel devolves to the secondincommand through and at the discretion of the master.
VESSEL: In the Boat Officer series specifications the term vessel refers to a vessel larger than 28 feet in overall length.
Vessels are categorized as follows:
Small Vessel 28 feet to 45 feet
Medium Vessel 46 feet to 69 feet
Large Vessel 70 feet and largerAdditional Required Information
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to theinterview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
At time of interview applicant must provide:- US Coast Guard 100ton Masters license Proof of meeting Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL NOTICE- This position frequently travels within the state.
- Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN) which includes passing a background investigation including fingerprinting.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104208 if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is 1 a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and 2 has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence do NOT apply for this position.
- BACKGROUND CHECK
This position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. ApplicantsmustmeetAlaska Residency Requirementsin order to be considered for employment at this time.- CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
The successful candidate will be required to read understand and agree to via signature an agreement of confidentiality concerning the work commonly encountered within the Department of Public Safety to qualify for this position.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Thereforeall work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether the employment was full or parttime. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one 1 vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety 90 days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at(toll free) orif you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Jesslyn McGowan
Administrative Assistant 2
Phone:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
