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Job Description
The function of the Senior Fisheries Technician (Research Vessel Captain) is to serve as one captain of a two-captain team to operate research vessels conducting survey and assessment projects on the Great Lakes. Vessel Captains share the responsibility for decisions regarding crew and vessel safety during operations on the Great Lakes and other waters of the State. Vessel captains serve as senior crew members on vessels performing technician duties when not actively captaining the vessel. They perform duties such as collecting fisheries and limnological data, maintaining data and samples collected, processing samples such as fish stomachs and ageing structures, entering data and performing quality control, and summarization activities. Vessel Captains perform more complex duties such as coordinating maintenance and repair of the vessel, research station facilities, and related equipment to ensure safe operation. A senior level technician vessel captain understands and implements current Great Lakes navigation and safety rules. Additionally, they interpret weather and sea conditions using a variety of technologies and knowledge to ensure safe vessel operation. This position will work on other survey projects, operate small boats, and perform sample and data processing, and data entry when not occupied with research vessel related responsibilities.
Must possess a license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard to operate a vessel of at least 25 tons upon the Great Lakes and/or inland waters. US Coast Guard Captain's license up to 100 tons must be obtained after employment.
Must possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire a class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and without air brake restriction . Acquiring and maintaining a valid CDL is a condition of employment.
Required Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements and Information
Please include three references in your application materials, one of which was a direct supervisor within the last 5 years.
Please attach the following written assignment:
An important aspect of the Vessel Captain position is leadership. Describe your leadership style, including examples of leadership experience, and how you would approach leadership on the S/V Steelhead. Your total response should be no more than 500 words.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Applicants will be appointed only to positions in areas for which their experience and education is appropriate.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/F/FisheriesTechnician.pdf?rev=db5041a4f40d499faba9486043b5ccb3
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Updated: 2/28/24
Salary : $2,000 - $200,000