Job Information
University of Maine Temporary - Relief Boat Captain in Orono, Maine
Position Title:
Temporary - Relief Boat Captain (id:84122)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Darling Marine Center - ODC
Bargaining Unit:
Temp
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Walpole ME
Statement of the Job:
The Darling Marine Center seeks a licensed captain to serve as a temporary relief captain at the Center through December 2024. This position pays $32.00/hour. During 2024, the vessel operations program will be undergoing a review, and an on-going position may become available starting January 2025.
This current search will identify someone responsible for providing as-needed and as-available captain services for the RV Ira C. (42’ research vessel). The RV Ira C. is used for a number of research operations, including diving, towing, and instrument deployment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Pilots the RV Ira C.
Operates navigational, deck, and pier equipment
Directs scientific personnel during gear deployment
Develops and maintains professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .
Qualifications:
Required:
Valid U.S. Coast Guard license for motor vehicles 25 Gross Tons or over
Training in boat safety
Experience operating in coastal waters
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Preferred:
Diving experience
Experience operating a research vessel and deploying gear
Other Information:
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows: To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: May 13, 2024 Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: May 20, 2024 On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: May 27, 2024 Tentative start date: June 3, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee damian.brady@maine.edu 207 312 8752.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Length:
Other
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV