Marine Operations Manager Job at Bowdoin College
Posting Details
Title
Marine Operations Manager
Posting Number
S01133JP
Department
Schiller Coastal Studies Center
Job Summary
The Marine Operations Manager is responsible for the oversight and operation of the Bowdoin College marine vessels and the supervision of all marine vessel operator. These responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively with all Bowdoin programs operating marine vessels, including Coastal Studies Program, Biology, EOS, the Bowdoin Scientific Station at Kent Island, and the sailing and crew teams within the Athletic Department.
- Safe operation of marine vessels owned by Bowdoin College. Collaborate with faculty, the Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety, and other staff to develop, implement and maintain standard operating procedures and safety procedures for operating Bowdoin vessels.
- Year-round preparation and maintenance of the marine vessels.
- Identifying and adhering to all applicable state and federal guidelines, codes, and regulations. Maintain and adhere to all Bowdoin College boating policies in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Communicating policies to appropriate campus constituencies.
- Developing, facilitating, and/or conducting all on-line, safety and practical training for students, faculty, and staff and maintain training records.
- Establishing and retaining records of all float-plans in communication with Bowdoin Security.
- Work with the Coastal Studies Caretaker to assist with any shore-based issues involving waterfront activities.
Pay rate: $30.00 – $34.00/per hour (Eligible for overtime and shift differentials). This position will require a criminal background + motor vehicle record check and a pre-placement physical.
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work tasks and accomplish them efficiently and accurately.
- Strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-mail.
- Willingness and initiative to learn new computer applications.
- Ability to successfully work independently.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas of study: Marine Technology, Natural Sciences and/or Conservation.
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
- A minimum of a current USCG 25 Ton Master Near Coastal License and at least 3-5 years practical experience as a USCG Licensed Boat Captain.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy required.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- Monday – Friday, equivalent of 30 hours/week, year-round (0.75 FTE), with occasional evening and weekends as required.
- Actual schedule to be determined with supervisor and may vary depending on season (e.g. fewer hours in winter.
- Much of work will take place at Bowdoin’s Coastal Studies Center on Orr’s Island with frequent trips to the main campus.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
First Shift
Employment Category
Part Time Year Round
FTE
0.75
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes
Posting Date
05/05/2023
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
Yes
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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