What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain position at Seldovia Village Tribe IRA?
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SELDOVIA, ALASKA. This position is contracted for the entire season, with season prep and season close out weeks occurring before and after the passenger season. We will not consider applicants who cannot work for the entire length of the contract.
Seldovia Bay Ferry does not staff an Engineer, so applicants should be aware that the Captain is responsible to fulfill roles and responsibilities normally tasked to an Engineer.
Work Schedule: Season is from now until September 2024. Check ferry schedule at http://seldoviabayferry.com/
Position Overview
The Vessel Captain of the M/V Kachemak Voyager is responsible for the safety and well-being of both the crew and passengers, and the safe and efficient operation and management of the vessel. The captain is the ultimate authority on the vessel, commanding respect and attention from all crew and passengers at all times. The Vessel Captain is responsible for operating in accordance with US Coast Guard Regulations, Rules of the Road, and applicable laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative duties include:
- Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations with special regard to the US Coast Guard.
- Participation in hiring of crew
- Planning and implementing maintenance work
- Research and purchase of maintenance supplies
- Regular and timely communication with CEO/President
- Complete routine reports
Duties on the Vessel include:
- Safe operation of the vessel
- Decision making in all aspects of the operation
- Training and orienting crew in all aspects of vessel operations including safety, public relations, customer service, and the communities we serve.
- Conduct and log safety drills to ensure crew proficiency in all Station Bill Duties
- Managing the crew in such a way as to create a strong, cohesive team
- Operate to maintain positive relationships among Seldovia Bay Ferry, harbor masters, and other vessels.
- Prompt written and verbal incident reports to the CEO/President.
- Conduct Engineer duties as needed.
- Perform vessel maintenance such as fuel filter changes, adding oil and coolant, changing zincs, cleaning out sea chests minor sanding or painting.
- Regular inspection of vehicle for any safety or environmental deficiencies and immediate reporting of any findings to CEO/President
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the CEO/President
Qualifications
- A USCG 100-Ton inland Master’s License
- TWIC Card
- Must submit to and pass all alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG including but not limited to pre-employment, random, and post-accident/incident testing.
- Completion of Position Qualification – Vessel Captain
- CPR/First Aid - renewals offered at no cost by Seldovia Village Tribe
- General knowledge of COLREGS and Inland Rules of the Road
- A strong understanding of Seldovia Village Tribe’s mission, vision, and core values
- Must be able to conduct crowd control measures and casualty control measures
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Must be able to perform basic arithmetic
- Must be familiar with the characteristics unique to each dock/port, vessel, and conditions routinely encountered (i.e. fog, fishing areas, driftwood, etc.)
- Tourism and/or customer service experience a plus
This job description does not include the needs of the moment, which will create new responsibilities and new methods by which to fulfill them. It is understood that the Vessel Captain will always act in a manner to maintain the safety of all on board.
Salary : $500