Boat Captain - St. Clement's Island Museum Water Taxi

Job Summary

Captain of St. Mary’s County passenger vessel; performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Operates vessel in accordance with all rules and safety requirements of the United States Coast Guard as they pertain to the safe operation of a passenger vessel;

2. Supervises other personnel when assigned;

3. Oversees boat upkeep and maintenance; including supervising scheduled maintenance of engine, emergency equipment and first aid kit, appearance, and a structural inspection of the vessel before each trip;

4. Participates in all United States Coast Guard inspections and emergency drills on an annual basis;

5. Responsible for the location and safe keeping of all documents pertaining to the operation of the tour vessel.;

6. Reports to the St. Clement’s Island Museum Site Supervisor problems, concerns, maintenance requests, and incidence Reports pertaining to the operation of the tour vessel;

7. Ensures licenses, and inspection certificates are current and in force;

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or G.E.D;

2. Three years or more of related experience;

3. Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must meet United States Coast Guard requirements pertaining to small passenger craft;

2. CPR Certification;

3. Must submit to random drug testing requirements;

4. Must have Coast Guard Master’s license;

5. FCC valid Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)

Education and Experience

1.    Ability to gain thorough knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;

2.    Ability to effectively communicate with other staff and especially members of the public;

3.    Knowledge of the geographical area that the vessel will serve;

4.    Ability to apply departmental policies and procedures to  work tasks;

5.    Ability to work independently on tasks and maintain accurate records;

6.    Knowledge of local history and natural history of the lower Potomac River;

7.    Ability to plan, organize, and execute complicated and continuing assignments accurately, with minimum instruction or review.