Second Mate, Training Ship Patriot State (Staff Associate)

Job Description Division: Academic Affairs Union Affiliarion: APA Supervision Received: Reports to the Chief Mate Supervision Exercised: Supervises personnel in areas of responsibility General Responsibilities Serves as the primary Navigation Officer onboard, which include responsibilities for vessel movement, message traffic, maneuvering and port planning. Support maintenance and reporting related to the safety management system. Supervise, train and coordinate deck operations and assist with the pilotage, navigation and safety of the vessel. Ensure all bridge watches complete standard navigation day work, including clock synchronization, weather recording and ship’s log maintenance. Effectively use the shipboard navigation software including Electronic Display, Global Marine Distress Signaling System, (GMDSS) Participate in all movements of the training ship, such as transits to shipyards, sea trials and sea terms. Instruct cadets in Vessel Familiarization. All selected candidates must comply with Mass. Maritime Academy military customs, uniforms and ranks and participate in random drug screening. Qualifications and Requirements Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in recognized academic discipline. Hold valid USCG License as Second Mate Oceans Unlimited with STCW endorsements Two (2) years sea experience as Second Mate on ocean going vessels or training vessels of approximate size or larger than the training vessel. Exhibit excellent computer, oral and written communication skills. Experience with computerized maintenance management systems. Understand the unique mission of the university as a maritime academy. Preferred Qualifications Hold valid USCG License – Chief Mate Unlimited with STCW endorsements Knowledge or experience in higher education Salary $95,000 to $100,000, based on education, qualifications and experience. Company Description Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits Core Benefits Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP optional) Medical (eight different options) (Pretax) CVS Caremark Prescriptions Dental / Vision Discount through Union or Dept Of Higher Ed Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Long Term Disability 403(b) Retirement Plan Smart Plan Deferred Comp Liberal sick and vacation time and paid holidays Free parking Additional Benefits Hinge Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary Life Insurance AFLAC - Additional Insurance options payroll deduction Metro Credit Union Tuition Reimbursement Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time. Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify. Pre-Employment Health Requirements Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical examination.

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