Research Vessel Captain

Introduction The State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) is accepting applications for a Research Vessel Captain to join the team within the Bureau of Aquaculture.

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS * Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hour days between the hours of 7AM & 5PM.

* Location: Milford.

* Monday - Friday.

* The selected candidate will be required to acquire and retain an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) license prior to the end of their working test period.

THE ROLE The Research Vessel Captain will be responsible for navigating vessels, year-round under a variety of conditions throughout Long Island Sound to collect water and shellfish samples.

Some responsibilities include: * Acting as pilot or navigational engineer as required.

* Performing year-round maintenance, repair, and fueling of vessels, such as: * Transporting fuel by gas-can when marina fuel depots are closed in the winter months.

* Removing water sampling vessels from the water by trailer when wind and cold temperatures create rapid forming ice sheets.

* Maintaining the boat ramp, ensuring that it is kept clear of snow and ice clumps in order to ensure the vessels can be placed back into the water for required year-round sampling.

* Deploying of ice eaters at our facility to prevent the Harbor from freezing solid.

* Completing critical agency functions related to federally and statutorily mandated shellfish program work.

ABOUT US The mission of the Department of Agriculture is to foster a healthy economic, environmental and social climate for agriculture by developing, promoting, and regulating agricultural businesses; protecting agricultural and aquacultural resources; preventing and control animal disease; enforcing laws pertaining to domestic animals; and promoting an understanding among the state's citizens of the diversity of Connecticut agriculture, its cultural heritage and its contribution to the state's economy.

The Department of Agricutlture's Bureau of Aquaculture is the designated State Shellfish Authority, regulates the shellfish industry, and is responsible for shellfish sanitation in all commercial and recreational areas statewide.

The bureau is responsible for classifying and managing shellfish growing areas; conducting shoreline surveys to identify pollution sources; collecting routine water quality samples; licensing and inspecting shellfish companies; and controlling for bacteria, Vibrio bacteria, viruses, biotoxins, and poisonous and deleterious substances that can cause human illness.

The laboratory analyzes the samples to support the program and monitor shellfish diseases.

The Bureau is also the lead on aquaculture development, the liaison between state and federal permitting agencies, and assists industry members in completing the Joint Agency Aquaculture Permit.

The Bureau authorizes the placement of recovered shell for enhancement and rehabilitation services.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: * Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date.

You must specify your qualifications on your application.

The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

* Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application.

To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited.

If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

* Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process.

As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.

This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

* Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application.

Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

* Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline.

You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.

Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting.

Request exceptions by emailing . * Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

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AFTER YOU APPLY: * Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date.

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* The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

* Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Department of Agriculture and the University of Connecticut this class is accountable for commanding, maintaining and repairing vessels used in scientific research.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Directs operation of assigned vessels; navigates boats to specific locations; supervises and assists in maintenance, repair and needed modifications of research vessels and buildings; supervises loading of equipment; plans work schedule and assigns watch duties at sea to crew members; keeps daily log and prepares reports; may design and construct research equipment in conjunction with scientists; performs precise stellar, line-of-sight and electronic navigation; oversees United States Coast Guard inspections; writes specifications for major repairs; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of powered marine vessels; knowledge of maintenance and operation of diesel and gasoline engines; knowledge of proper operation of heavy machinery; knowledge of marine regulations and United States Coast Guard inspections; knowledge of marine sciences; knowledge of all types of navigational equipment and Federal Communications Commission equipment; knowledge of commercial fishing equipment; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to perform precise navigation and locate positions within very close tolerances; ability to command operations at sea on large or small vessels; some ability to utilize computer software; some supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of experience in the navigation and operation of motor vessels in coastal waters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been as a captain of a vessel (50 foot or larger). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with boating year round, in open water and near rocky shore territory.

* Experience with maintenance and winterization of water craft.

* Experience entering data points into navigational system software.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a valid United States Coast Guard 25, 50, or 100 Ton Operator's license dependent on the agency's vessel inventory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

2.

A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS Incumbents in this class may be required to lift; may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and fumes and risk of injury from equipment.

Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.