Ship's Second Mate - 2025 Relief Pool

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Ship Operations (OAS)

Classification Title

Ship's Second Mate

Job Title

Ship's Second Mate - 2025 Relief Pool

Appointment Type

Classified Staff

Job Location

Newport

Benefits Eligible

Dependent : Hours Worked / Duration

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Intermittent

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, hourly, intermittent, limited duration or regular status (as needed) Ship's Second Mate positions in the Ship Operations unit within the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University.

These positions will be located in Newport, Oregon.

The Ship's Second Mate, under the direction of the Ship's Master, assists in the operation and maintenance of the OSU operated research vessels in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

The College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is an internationally recognized leader in the study of the Earth as an integrated system. It operates numerous state-of-the art laboratories and two oceanographic research vessels, the 199-foot ocean-going Taani and the 54-foot coastal research vessel Elakha. The College has an annual budget of more than $50 million, with support coming from the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other federal agencies. It has more than 100 faculty, 200 graduate students and 600 undergraduate students. Graduate programs include M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Geology; and Geography and a M.S. degree in Marine Resource Management. The college has undergraduate programs in Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, with several minors and certificate programs.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100 undergraduate degree programs, 80 graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit : https : / / oregonstate.edu / about

Locations :

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package :

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

60% - Stands watch as navigating officer of the watch at sea under direction of the Ship's Master. Navigates by use of electronic equipment and other means. Maneuvers the vessel as necessary to conduct oceanographic work. Writes logs. Uses navigational charts. Conducts shipboard and ship-to-shore communications. Directs seaman on watch as helmsman, lookout, and winch operator. Carries out ship's daily routine. Assists Master during special sea or anchor detail.

20% - Organizes, updates, and maintains stocks of navigational charts and publications; and makes necessary corrections to those documents. Winds, services, and corrects ship's clocks and tension recorders. Operates gyro compass including starting, stopping, and performing routine maintenance. Maintains the cleanliness and general condition of the pilothouse, chart room, vessel control stations, and navigating equipment. Lays out charts with track-lines and other navigational equipment; and programs navigational systems for upcoming voyage as specified by the cruise plan.

10% - Operates radios, radars, electronic navigation equipment, fathometers, ship control equipment, winches, cranes, boats, computer, and research support equipment as necessary. Utilizes current Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

10% - Actively participates in shipboard drills and emergency training, including training ashore. Supervises ship's routine as duty mate in port, and supervises deck department during the Chief Mate's absence. Other duties as assigned.

What We Require

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Two (2) years of vessel operations experience in assigned area of responsibility, with at least six months (180 8-hour or 120 12-hour days of deck service) as a Mate of a motor vessel, comparable military service, or maritime academy experience.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATIONS :

What You Will Need

What We Would Like You to Have

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

The employee in this position is required to work on board OSU operated research vessels at sea on research cruises that may last from one day to three weeks or more before returning to port, in ocean and weather conditions which are highly variable. The incumbent must not be incapacitated by sea-sickness.

The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds is required.

Ship Operations is a seven day per week operation; therefore, weekend and holiday work may be required. Shift and / or work assignment may change based on operational needs.

In the event of health risks to the working environment while at sea, Ship Operations may need to require quarantine periods and other health & safety requirements before employees join the vessel or begin work at sea to ensure continuity of business operations.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Salary

25.74

Max Salary

39.40

Link to Position Description

https : / / jobs.oregonstate.edu / position_descriptions / 129573

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P05029CT

Number of Vacancies

Multiple

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

02 / 01 / 2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

11 / 01 / 2024

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date

10 / 31 / 2025

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation (i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.). Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum / required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for classified staff positions.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

Please Note : Applicants are contacted only when a need to fill R / V Oceanus Relief Ship's Second Mate positions arises.

For additional information please contact :

Mathurin Fogg, Port Captain

Email : mathurin.fogg@oregonstate.edu

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Any required license and / or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification -1, -2, -3, and -4. The online application system will allow you to attach your license / certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and / or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

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