Position
Director, Marine DepartmentGeneral Responsibilities
General responsibilities:
- Manages and directs (as necessary) all activities on the waterfront area of Taylor’s Point campus as well as the Keith Hartford Sailing Center.
- Responsible for the safe operation, safety equipment, operational equipment, maintenance, mooring, storage of all small training vessels and sailing vessels, and Marine Department.
- Anticipates the material and equipment needs for the vessels they are responsible for and submits timely requests for same to the Vice President of Operations.
- Assists in undergraduate and DGCE programs as directed by the Vice President of Operations
- May be assigned collateral duties appropriate to the area of their technical competence.
- Provides periodic support to the Yacht & Boat Donation Department.
- Responsible for planning and organizing the transportation, launching and hauling out of the water all equipment at the Keith Hartford Sailing Center to and from winter storage. This includes vessels, floats, moorings and associated equipment.
- Supervise marine safety aboard vessels and in shore-side marine facilities as a safety-sensitive employee and will require participation in chemical testing program.
- May be assigned by the President a “sea duty” billet on annual and/or short training cruises, shipyard repair periods, when acquiring a vessel or at any other time a vessel is on loan or at the disposal of the Academy is required to be “at sea” or “in port” including sailing as an observer on another Maritime Academy’s vessel.
- Acts as the “Designated Person Ashore” and “Company Security Officer” to the NSMV Patriot State.
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications and requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, or Associate’s degree AND military experience of Senior Chief (E8) or above.
- Current USCG Master 200 gross ton Near Coastal license
- Experience in the navigation and maintenance of small ocean vessels.
- Experience with marine construction of docks, floats, fenders, pilings, etc. or transferable skill.
- Managerial experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- Possess a USCG 3rd Mate Unlimited License with current STCW.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and/or the modeling of inclusive behaviors.
Salary
How to Apply
To Apply: To apply, please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application, Affirmative Action form, and contact information of five (5) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: www.maritime.edu. Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a thorough background check and drug screening.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.