Easter Seals Jobs

ASRC Federal Field Services, a Subsidiary of ASRC Federal Holding Company, is currently seeking a Master at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Center, located on Plum Island, NY. (1.5 nautical miles off North Fork of Long Island & 6 nautical miles off coast of Old Saybrook, CT). Marine transportation furnished by Gov’t provided ferry.

Summary:

Commands and supervises the operations of Government furnished ferry within domestic waterways. Coordinates and assigns work tasks and coordinates operational logistical schedules. Facilitates, assists, and participated in USCG inspections and compliance audits, and ensures all USCG and other regulatory compliance documentation requirements are upheld. Supervises the work of crew members. Determines course and speed; maneuvers to avoid hazards; and continuously monitors the vessel’s position using charts and navigational aids. Oversees the overall safety of passengers and freight. Operates marine vessel to transport passengers, freight, cargo, and livestock. Directs and oversees crew members who steer the vessel, assists with navigation, operates engines, communicates with vessels, performs preventive maintenance, handles lines, and loads cargo and freight.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper procedures and safety practices are followed.

• Ensures machinery and equipment are in good working order and oversee the loading and discharging or cargo or passengers.

• Maintains logs and other records tracking the ship’s movements, efforts at controlling pollution, and tracking cargo/passenger’s records.

• Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance and/or ensures competition of tasks by crew members.

• Performs other duties as determined and assigned by the Department Manager

• In alignment with tasks will be required to utilize appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required.

• Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50 lbs.

• Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat stress, work indoors and outdoors.

• Serves as backup to Lead Marine Master.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 5-7 years. USCG Merchant Mariners Master License 100 Gross. USCG Radar Observer. FCC Marine Radio Operator. Ability to obtain & maintain required security clearances and must undergo a required physical examination and vaccinations. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your whole body. Utilization of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety shoes, hard hats, hearing, and eye protection is required. Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead and lift to 50 lbs. Industrial work environment that may include loud noise, heat, stress, work indoors and outdoors.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. This position offers a pay range of $96,000 - $114,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.