INTERNAL POSTING - Watercraft Captain I
State of South Carolina
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Posted: March 4, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Watercraft Captain I (Hourly)
State of South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$20 - $20
per hour
Type
Closes
March 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves captaining a research vessel for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, handling navigation, operations, and maintenance to support scientific studies and education programs.
The role requires keeping the boat in top condition, ensuring safety, and assisting with other vessels as needed.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience operating large boats in challenging ocean conditions who enjoys technical work and teamwork.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Four years of experience operating commercial fishing vessels, military vessels, or large private marine vessels
- Knowledge of piloting, navigating, and operating large ocean-going research vessels
- Experience with bridge electronics and navigational equipment
- Familiarity with diesel engines, generator maintenance, and deck gear like winches, cranes, and long line reels
- Good communication skills, hearing, and eyesight
- Ability to work in hazardous conditions including heavy seas, high heat, and confined spaces
Full Job Description
This employee will be responsible for piloting, navigating and operating SCDNR - MRD's R/V Silver Crescent to support education and scientific research.
Job Duties Include:
- Maintaining vessel with turnkey status.
- Maintaining vessel safety program.
- Maintaining complete bridge, engineering and maintenance logs.
- Assisting with specifications for purchases, including yard work as directed by supervisor.
- Meeting vessel scheduled departure time.
- Assisting with duties and maintenance on other vessels when necessary.
- Performing additional tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Requirements
A high school diploma and four (4) years of experience in the operation of a commercial fishing vessel, military or large private marine vessel.Qualifications
Experience and knowledge of piloting, navigating and operating large, ocean-going research vessels. Experience with bridge electronics, navigational equipment, diesel engines, generator maintenance, deck gear including winches, cranes, long line reels; hauling and towing techniques of said gear. Good communication skills, hearing and eyesight. Ability to perform duties during hazardous conditions due to heavy seas, high heat and working in confined spaces such as an engine room.
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