Research Vessel Captain

• Associate degree or technical/vocational school degree
• U.S. Coast Guard 50 ton near-coastal license.
• 4 years Captain experience
• Strong background in vessel maintenance/diesel engines/mechanical systems/electrical systems.
• Maintain vessel records/logs in accordance within US Coast Guard regulations
• Appropriate FCC licensing.
• Experience operating and maintaining vessels similar to our current vessels: R/V John M. Kingsbury and R/V J.B. Heiser
• Strong interest in education, the environment and marine affairs
• Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment
• Ability to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
• Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of all scheduled and unscheduled baggage, materials and supplies both on Appledore and on the mainland.
• Participate in SML substance-abuse testing program and oversee drug testing compliance for seasonal staff.
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to respond to off-hour calls for emergencies.
• This position is residential during SML's operating season; 4-5 nights per week in residence on Appledore Island is expected from April - October.

• U.S. Coast Guard 100 ton near-coastal license.
• Knowledge of local waters
• Remote field station or marine laboratory experience
• Advanced emergency and medical training. SML may financially support such training.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

• Supervise and train all crew members working aboard SML vessels.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers (may include faculty, students, staff, and/or visitors).
• Train other individuals to safely operate all SML vessels, as appropriate.
• Conduct general administrative duties including maintaining vessel logs and scheduling waterfront staff.
• Develop a vessel sustainability/maintenance plan and manage the waterfront budget according.
• Be able to work within UNH's on-line purchasing portal in order to process P-card purchases, set up vendors and Purchase Orders.
• Overseeing the operation of laboratory and oceanographic equipment during open-water laboratories, paying particular attention to the health and safety of all boat occupants.
• Instructing students and/or faculty in the use of oceanographic equipment.
• Providing instruction on navigation, boat operation, boat maintenance or marine- related topics.
• Work with UNH and other partners on waterfront/boat related issues.
• Take a leadership role in vessel replacement planning and activities.

• R/V John M. Kingsbury, R/V John B. Heiser, R/V Miss Christine, Sailboats, inflatables, outboards.
• Floats, moorings, docks (island and mainland), and barges.

• Prioritize vessel maintenance and needs to avoid impacts on the operating season.
• Set up vendors/contractors and related paperwork as needed.
• Perform work on the vessels along with the yard to complement maintenance as needed.
• Provide suggestions and implement improvements to existing equipment and vessels.

• U.S. Coast Guard inspections and documentation.
• State registrations.
• Director of Ports and Harbors
• NH Fire Marshall
• 
  FCC licensing
• Life Raft and EPIRB inspections

• Act as a representative of SML and each parent university when dealing with students, faculty, vendors, and the general public.

• Related duties and special projects as assigned.