Manager 1-Res Vessel Cptn | Office of University Human Resources

Profile Summary

Positions in this job profile operate and maintain research vessels in support of a wide variety of research activities with overall responsibility for the safety and operation of the vessel and passengers. Positions are responsible for all aspects of operations and vessel maintenance year round under potentially hazardous conditions including navigation. Positions provide the means for scientist and academic researchers to obtain a variety of samples and conduct experiments for their studies; provides training and instructions to researchers and students as to how to conduct research on the vessel, sampling techniques and safety procedures.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The distinguishing characteristic of the Manager 1-Res Vessel Cptn profile is the responsibilities to operate and maintain research vessels in support of research activities for the university. Positions provide supervision of vessel crew and ensure compliance of safety standards and operations of the vessel. Size of crew

Primary Position Responsibilities

impact of decisions is smaller scope - # of scientists

Problem Solving and Decision Making

USCG licensure

Accountability

complexity and duration of cruises (check MARAD Civilian Mariners)

Relationship With Others

1. Stands watch at sea including navigation using electronic equipment and other means, maneuvers the vessel as necessary to conduct oceanographic work, writes logs, uses navigation charts and equipment, conducts shipboard and ship-to-shore communications, directs the seaman on watch and carries out the ship's routine. 2. Operates a variety of equipment including radios, radars, electronic navigation equipment, fathometers, ship control equipment and research equipment as necessary. 3. Oversees the keeping of the ship's log, records and written daily routines, watch standing instructions, night orders and other instructions as may be found necessary. 4. Confers with the chief scientist, party chiefs and marine technicians concerning the planned or ongoing scientific work to assure that the work is accomplished to the best of the ship and crew's ability. 5. Conducts ship's business including customs, immigration, agricultural, health, sanitation, port and ship's agents. 6. Supervision of professional faculty and/or classified positions including plan, assign and approve work; rewards/discipline; respond to grievances; hire/fire (or effectively recommend); prepare and sign performance evaluations/reviews 7. Ensures compliance with University policies, state and federal laws and regulations, contractual agreements, industry and safety standards.

Typical Requirements

Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Department • Direct team • Research Faculty and Students • Vendors/Suppliers/Contractors • Other External Agencies and Institutions

Disclaimer

Results are defined by senior leadership, college and university mission, vision and strategies. Incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, responding to grievances, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff, or effectively recommending. Assist in planning for organizational structure and job content. Assist in developing department/unit budget and exceptions to program budget.