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Captain of St. Mary's County Passenger Vessel

Job Description

Captain of St. Mary's County passenger vessel; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Operates vessel in accordance with all rules and safety requirements of the United States Coast Guard as they pertain to the safe operation of a passenger vessel;
• Supervises other personnel when assigned;
• Oversees boat upkeep and maintenance; including supervising scheduled maintenance of engine, emergency equipment and first aid kit, appearance, and a structural inspection of the vessel before each trip;
• Participates in all United States Coast Guard inspections and emergency drills on an annual basis;
• Responsible for the location and safe keeping of all documents pertaining to the operation of the tour vessel.;
• Reports to the St. Clement's Island Museum Site Supervisor problems, concerns, maintenance requests, and incidence Reports pertaining to the operation of the tour vessel;
• Ensures licenses, and inspection certificates are current and in force;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D;
• Three years or more of related experience;
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet United States Coast Guard requirements pertaining to small passenger craft;
• CPR Certification;
• Must submit to random drug testing requirements;
• Must have Coast Guard Master's license;
• FCC valid Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)

Education and Experience

• Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
• Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;
• Knowledge of the geographical area that the vessel will serve;
• Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to work tasks;
• Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records;
• Knowledge of local history and natural history of the lower Potomac River;
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments accurately, with minimum instruction or review.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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