Night Watchman

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  The Night Watchman ensures security of personnel and vessel while in port.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Monitors Quarter Deck for authorized entry of personnel and visitors. Checks required forms of identification and verify against vessel access list
•    Makes sound and security rounds throughout vessel following a predetermined schedule and prescribed route 
•    Remains vigilant for any unusual conditions. Reports inconsistencies immediately to commanding officer
•    Monitors and records vessel machinery conditions. Ensures they are functioning and maintained in accordance with original equipment manufacturers recommendations
•    Protects government equipment and assets
•    Answers and responds appropriately to any alarm conditions such as fire or flooding
•    Takes vessel draft readings. Reads visual markings on vessel hull and compare those readings against previous records
•    Assists other crew members to protect vessel against flooding take appropriate proactive measure once per watch
•    Assists vessel with getting underway and returning from sea. Physically removes the gangway from the vessel and cast off catch lines as directed
•    Night Watchman will be required to perform Line Handler duties when the vessel gets underway or returns to port outside normal working hours
•    Monitors weather conditions, checks mooring lines and adds as necessary
•    Places ship on or off shore or generator power in accordance with engineering operating and sequencing procedures
•    The Night Watchman may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and vessel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. This position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    Beginner computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs. Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred
•    Ability to understand and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
•    Ability to generate routine reports and correspondence
•    Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff. Will also routinely interact with other crew members
•    Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
•    Ability to follow a process.
•    Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up. 
•    Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management.
•    Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to goals.
•    Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
•    High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently 
•    Ability to multi-task

QUALIFICATIONS: 

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
•    Prior maritime, military, security or mechanical background preferred
•    Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.