Job Type
Full-time
Description
Relocation: No relocation offered for this position
Worksite: Naval Station Norfolk, Waterfront Operations Combatant Craft Division (CCD)
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Classification: Non-Exempt
Clearance: Secret clearance required
Pay: $53.91 per hour
Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual to serve as a boat captain for vessel support services to Waterfront Operations CCD, in Norfolk, VA. This is a full-time, permanent position. This work will be conducted mainly at Naval Station Norfolk. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Act as Captain / Crew on vessels ranging from 25' to 100' in legnth undergoing testing, trials, and safety evaluation(s) depending on mission and qualifications.
• Navigating, operating, overseeing, and/or assisting in in the operations of assigned vessels.
• Performing regular vessel maintenance, preventative maintenance, and light repairs such as boat checks, fueling, vessel logs, fluid changes, cleaning and more.
• Conducting regular safety drills and training for crewmember and junior operators.
• Document vessel-related activities, including information pertaining to safety, training, operations and the safe navigation of the vessel in the Ship's Log and/or the digital Vessel Information Management System (VIMS).
• Properly mobilize and de-mobilize vessels before and after each cruise, including cleaning, systems checks, general condition inspection and stocking provisions as required.
• Maintain the safety and wellbeing of the crew and passengers, as well as timely execution of the assigned mission.
Qualifications
• Current United States Coast Guard (USCG) 50-ton Near Coastal Master license, or equivalent certification/experience from military or Government service.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance level SECRET.
• Working knowledge of FCC marine radio operations procedures, including marine distress communications.
• Understanding and ability to repair watercraft within a shop environment to support Naval Assets
• Ability to pass background check and physical due to the hazardous at-sea working environment.
• Able to stand for a minimum of 6 hours on wet and moving surfaces in open console vessels with limited protection from wind and seas.
• Current first Aid, CPR and AED certifications.
• High School diploma.
Requirements
• USCG 100-ton Near Coastal Master license.
• 5 years of experience working with military small watercraft including:
o High Speed Rough Water Operations,
o Military, Commercial, or emergency diving operations,
o Emergency salvage and rescue operations,
o Maritime operations, planning, and execution.
• Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Craft Operator/Crewman (SWCC Boat Captain or U.S. Coast Guard Heavy Weather Coxswain or Surfman)
• Active SECRET Security Clearance, or have had one within the last 7 years
• Experience operating single prop, dual prop and jet drive vessels
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
