This position is located in the Department of Waterfront Activities, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD). This position is established to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient management and supervision of Midshipmen.
As second in command of the ship, you will be accountable to the Master for all matters pertaining to management, operation, care, safety, and physical condition of deck operations and keep the Master informed in those areas.
Key Responsibilities
The First Officer: Serves as the ship's safety offer, training officer, damage control officer, vessel security officer, oil spoil coordinator and (as required) gas free engineer. Prior to sailing, inspects the ship to ascertain there are not structural defects and that hatchers, side ports, cargo gear, cargo, and equipment are secured properly.
Exercises responsibility for training of all Midshipmen in their duties during replenishment or mission operations, and for the compilation and submission of all required departmental training reports. Has responsibility for ensuring that station bills are properly prepared and posted, fire detection systems are maintained, firefighting an lifesaving appliances are in good condition, damage control book is properly maintained.
Supervises all Deck Department personnel, maintains the physical condition of the ship, navigational equipment and supplies, safety equipment, condition of weather decks and interior spaces, etc. Is responsible for managing personnel berthing assignments, administering the midshipmen watch officer and cadet duty watch program, financial management, ABS and USCG inspections.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess the knowledge in performing as the second in command of a vessel with full accountability to the Master for all matters pertaining to management, operation, care, safety, and physical condition of deck operations.
This position is with Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $90962 – $90962/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-19.
What is the work schedule?
This is a Full Time position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
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