This Lead RV Captain position will serve as Lead RV Captain for DMF’s fleet of commercial-class vessels. The primary role of the Lead RV Captain is to assume responsibility for stewardship, maintenance, and operation of three vessels, including the MV Oyster Creek, the RV Carolina Coast, and the RV Jones Bay. The Lead RV Captain will also provide guidance and assistance to other RV Captains within the organizational unit. The position will supervise one Engineer and two Deckhands. Two vessels, the MV Oyster Creek and the RV Jones Bay, are dedicated to transporting and deploying materials for reef construction, and one vessel, the RV Carolina Coast, is tasked with performing various Fisheries Management trawl net surveys. The Lead RV Captain will perform this work under the direction of the Habitat and Enhancement Section’s Field Operations Coordinator and the Environmental Program Supervisor. This position works closely with administrators and scientists to plan and execute research projects. Periodic overnight stays aboard vessels will be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee maintenance and operation of three vessels, including the 120’ MV Oyster Creek, 44’ RV Carolina Coast, and 40’ RV Jones Bay
• Perform (2) 2–4-week trawl surveys annually, in June and September, at various points throughout Pamlico Sound.
• Perform oyster reef construction activities throughout the year, transporting up to 150 tons of materials per trip
• Provide guidance to other division captains on vessel maintenance, operation, and mobilization logistics
• Heavy equipment operation or trucking transport.
• Supervise one RV engineer and two deckhands

The Division of Marine Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $41,429 - $60,000
This position is located in: Carteret County, NC, Morehead City

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

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  Currently possess a minimum 100-ton USCG Master’s Captain License.
• Experience with general maintenance on equipment such as vehicles, boats, marine engines, and/or boat trailers.

Selected candidate will be required to obtain a 200-ton USCG Master’s Captain License within 9 months of employment.

Management Preferences:

• Currently possess a Class-A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Currently possess a 200-ton USCG Master’s Captain License.
• Experience with commercial trawling.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and sufficient experience in commercial fishing or other vessel work to be a master of a vessel similar to the vessels operated or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: US Coast Guard Master's Licensure for tonnage required for operation of vessel intended for use. Must have or be eligible to obtain a NC Commercial Driver's License at employee's expense.