MARINE PROF-SECOND MATE
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Savannah Area
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
S05266P
Working Title:MARINE PROF-SECOND MATE
Department:VPR-Skidaway Inst Oceanography
About the University of Georgia:The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:The University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography (SkIO) is a multidisciplinary research institution located on a 700 acre campus on Skidaway Island. The Institute’s primary goals are to further understanding of marine and environmental sciences, conduct leading edge research on marine and coastal systems, and train tomorrow’s scientists. Our campus is also a host to Georgia Southern University’s Applied Coastal Research Lab, NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, The University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium, and The Nature Conservancy.
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography is home to the R/V Savannah. The R/V Savannah is operated by the Institute and is a member of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet.
College/Unit/Department website:www.skio.uga.edu
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:Minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with the possibility of some holidays and weekends based on Research Vessel Charter Schedule.
Advertised Salary:Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date:10/06/2020
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:11/03/2020
Location of Vacancy:Savannah Area
EEO Policy Statement:The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Classification Title:Marine Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Job Family:Equipment Operation
FTE:1.0
Minimum Qualifications:Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of diesel and gas engines, pumps, compressors, generators, and auxiliary equipment common to marine vessels
Operation and maintenance experience on commercial, military or large private vessels preferred.
USCG Deck License and STCW Certificate preferred.
Position Summary:This is a responsible position in the operation and maintenance of boats, vessels, and marine equipment. Position reports to the captain of the research vessel, and assists in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the research vessel in order to perform scientific research. The position provides functional support to other crew members in maintenance projects and related tasks. Work is performed under general direction of the captain of the research vessel and is reviewed through observation and inspection.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:Knowledge of marine maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of USCG navigation rules and regulations.
Physical Demands:Good physical conditioning and lift and carry a minimum of 70 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?:Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):No
Credit and P-Card policy:Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:Needed to stand watch.
Percentage of time:30
Duties/Responsibilities:Assist with deployment and recovery of scientific equipment.
Percentage of time:30
Duties/Responsibilities:Responsible for the operation and maintenance of deck equipment, including frames, winches, crane and ship’s tender.
Percentage of time:30
Duties/Responsibilities:Assist First Mate with safety briefing, as necessary, for crew and scientific party during safety drills.
Percentage of time:10
Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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