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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe recruitment is exempt from the hiring freeze (Administrative Order 358).
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants mustmeet Alaska Residency Requirements
in order to be considered for employment at this time.
The Boat Officer III acts as the Mate and second-in-command of the 156 patrol vessel Stimson providing vessel operation for the Division of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for the purpose of commercial fisheries and search and rescue operations. You will provide lead supervision of two Boat Officer Is monitor safety practices and ensure that subordinates routinely inspect the condition of all state equipment. You will be responsible for directing others during docking operations assisting in analyzing sea and weather conditions and conducting routine maintenance on skiffs and outboards.
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 safe-guarding habitat
THE 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
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
Ability to supervise crewmembers and passengers appoint subordinates and assign duties; evaluate and train as required.
Working knowledge of the repair and maintenance of marine engines systems generators and equipment common to large vessels.
Ability to safely operate the vessel as necessary and required as second-in-command.
Skills in the use of various portable and fixed machine and hand tools.
Two years of work experience:
1) as second-in-command or relief captain of a vessel of 46 feet in overall length or larger OR
2) as captain of a vessel of 28 feet in overall length or larger OR
3) performing complex repair and maintenance of marine engines equipment and systems on vessels of 46 feet in overall length or larger.
The required experience is met by service as a Boat Officer II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Special Note:
Must have a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Masters license.
Must have the physical capacity for arduous work and extended time at sea.
Desirable Qualifications:
A U.S. Coast Guard Operator or Engineer license is 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 12-hour day a 12-hour day may be counted as 1-1/2 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.
SECOND-IN-COMMAND: The person recognized by the master as second-in-command. Authority on the vessel devolves to the second-in-command through and at the discretion of the master.
RELIEF CAPTAIN: The person recognized by the master as second-in-command. Authority on the vessel devolves to the second-in-command 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 larger
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.US Coast Guard 100-ton Masters license
Proof of meeting Minimum Qualifications
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 104-208) 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.
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.
To 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. Therefore all 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 part-time. 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 tofilling 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 call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Jesslyn McGowanRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time