Boat Officer 3 (PCN 111105)

Full Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Boat Officer 3 located in Juneau, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

As Chief Engineer and Second-in-Command of the department’s 110’ research vessel R/V Medeia, based in Juneau, main duties include:

• Operating and maintaining all vessel systems, including:

• • Engine room
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Plumbing
  • Navigation equipment

• Ensuring the vessel remains in a safe and seaworthy condition.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Mission:

We manage Alaska’s fisheries to support the state’s economy and the well-being of its citizens, guided by the sustained yield principle and public regulatory processes.

Values:

Stewardship, scientific integrity, and service to the public.

Culture:

We foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment where maintaining vital research platforms like the R/V Medeia ensures effective fisheries management across Southeast Alaska.

The Division of Commercial Fisheries strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

Dynamic Work Environment:

Each voyage aboard the R/V Medeia offers unique challenges and opportunities, supporting diverse scientific research projects focused on key commercial species such as red king crab, Tanner crab, sablefish, shrimp, and salmon.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

Crew members receive additional pay for time spent at sea, along with comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave.

Team Culture & Career Growth:

Join a dedicated four-member crew committed to safety, reliability, and scientific excellence. This multifaceted role blends engineering, navigation, deck operations, and citizen science, with opportunities for advancement into higher vessel positions through experience.

The working conditions you can expect:

Location: Based in Juneau, Alaska

Primary Worksites:

• Aboard the R/V Medeia (at sea and in port).
• Vessel shop at the Subport Facility and NOAA Dock in downtown Juneau.

Conditions:

• Work performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including inclement weather.

Schedule:

• Requires work outside of standard business hours, including weekends.
• Extensive sea time: 90–120 days annually between April and November.
• Typical voyages range from 3 to 24 days, with most lasting 7–10 days.

Compensation:

• Premium pay provided for time spent at sea.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

To view the general description and example of duties for a Boat Officer 3 please go

to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

• A valid driver's license is required.

• U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Master’s License is required.

• This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.
• First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
• Requires frequent travel and work on a vessel at sea from Spring through Fall, for trip durations of up to three weeks(average 7-10 days), sometimes during inclement weather.

Requirements

Two years of work experience:
1) as second-in-command or relief captain of a vessel of 46 feet in overall length or larger, OR
2) as captain of a vessel of 28 feet in overall length or larger, OR
3) performing complex repair and maintenance of marine engines, equipment and systems on vessels of 46 feet in overall length or larger.

The required experience is met by service as a Boat Officer II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note:
Must have a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Master's license.

Must have the physical capacity for arduous work and extended time at sea.

Desirable Qualifications:

A U.S. Coast Guard Operator or Engineer license is desirable.

TERMINOLOGY AND LICENSES:

DOCUMENTABLE DAYS: Days at sea for which proof of service can be produced. As per U.S. Coast Guard definition, a day is defined as 8 hours of work. Because much maritime service is based on a 12-hour day, a 12-hour day may be counted as 1-1/2 days.

FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit: A permit to operate marine radios, SSB or VHF.

LICENSES:

U.S. Coast Guard Engineer's License: A Merchant Marine Engineering Officer license.

U.S. Coast Guard Master's License: A Merchant Marine Deck Officer license issued with restrictions on gross tonnage of the vessel (e.g. 50 tons, 100 tons, 1600 tons), as well as route restrictions (e.g. inland, near coastal, upon ocean). It is recognition by the U.S. Coast Guard of experience and qualification for carrying passengers or freight.

U.S. Coast Guard Operator's License: A license formally called "Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels", more commonly referred to as a 'six pack" license, because limitation is to 100 gross tons/6 passengers.

Merchant Mariner's Documents

Ordinary Seaman: this is an entry level Merchant Mariner document, requiring no experience and no examination. It does require a drug test and proof of citizenship

Able Seaman grade: An able seaman is a rating issued based upon experience and an examination, but is not an officer.

SECOND-IN-COMMAND: The person recognized by the master as second-in-command. Authority on the vessel devolves to the second-in-command through, and at the discretion of, the master.

RELIEF CAPTAIN: The person recognized by the master as second-in-command. Authority on the vessel devolves to the second-in-command through, and at the discretion of, the master.

VESSEL: In the Boat Officer series specifications, the term "vessel" refers to a vessel larger than 28 feet in overall length.

Vessels are categorized as follows:

Small Vessel 28 feet to 45 feet
Medium Vessel 46 feet to 69 feet
Large Vessel 70 feet and larger

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions.

Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Cedar Stark

Boat Officer 4 - Captain

907-464-4144

cedar.stark@alaska.gov