Ships Captain RV Walton Smith

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . Transforming Lives The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is seeking a Ship Captain to oversee the operations of R/V WALTON SMITH. The ship's captain will have full authority aboard the ship and be responsible for the safety of the vessel, its crew and its passengers. The captain will coordinate with vessel customers regarding cruise particulars, develop voyage plans, work in conjunction with department director and technicians to execute science objectives at sea, and will be responsible for the safe deployment and recovery of scientific equipment from the vessel.The captain will be responsible for preparing and overseeing the ship's inspections by USCG. ABS and NSF authorities; will ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and University policies and regulations including USCG, EPA, ABS and NOAA; will ensure all ship's official documents, licenses and permits are current; will conduct proper safety drills in compliance with USCG, UNOLS and University requirements; and will maintain all ship logs in accordance with USCG, UNOLS and University standards. The captain will supervise and manage the crew and vessel operations; will be the primary navigator and helmsman and will stand navigational watches; is responsible for the vessel's maintenance and operations; will ensure vessel's standards of safety, operations, professionalism and cleanliness; will be responsible for all medical and lifesaving equipment; and will maintain a high level of customer service to clients and science party guests.A high school diploma and 5 years of experience as a captain of vessel of 100 GRT (325 GT ITC) or greater is required.The following Certifications, experience and training is required:

• USCG license 500-ton Master Near Coastal or greater preferred
• Able Bodied Seaman
• Radar Certificate with ARPA Endorsement
• STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch standing)
• Advanced Firefighting Certificate
• Bridge Resource Management (BRM) Certificate
• MPIC Certificate (Medical Person in Charge)
• Five (5) years of experience as captain of vessel of 100 GRT (325 GT ITC) or greater
  
  The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:c107 Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R100042203 About Us A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is focused on creating a future that cuts across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders. The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 57 on U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, today the University is a major research university engaged in nearly $346 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

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