Third Mate - National Geographic Sea Lion & National Geographic Sea Bird

WHO WE ARELindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966, opening the Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967, leading the first tourist expedition through the Northwest Passage in 1984, and launching our innovative partnership with National Geographic in 2004, we're now taking almost 30,000 guests a year to some of the world’s most remote and pristine locations on our fleet of 20 ships, and are committed to ensuring our guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery”.
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Third Mate is responsible for managing crew and staff familiarization and participation in the ISM Safety Management System, as well as assisting with the vessel's piloting, navigation, safety and small boat operations.  Third Mate is responsible for the care and maintenance of the kayaks and all related gear.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Watch Duty: 
• Performs bridge navigation and deck watch during specified periods as assigned by the Captain.   
• Determines geographical position of the ship, using all available means such as GPS, radar ranges, visual observations, depth sounders, etc. 
• Makes necessary entries in navigation and radio logs. 
• If directed by the Captain may assist in docking, anchoring, piloting, en route, in close quarters and open sea conditions. 
• Navigates vessel to ensure avoidance of marine hazards such as reefs, outlying shoals, shallow waters, etc. using aids to navigation such as lights, lighthouses, and buoys. 
• Completes pilotage logs for trips completed in Alaska, British Columbia, and on the Columbia and Snake Rivers to meet pilotage requirements and stand watch unsupervised. 
• Safety and Security: 
• Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain.  Including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding, security, medical emergencies and kayak recovery drills. 
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.   
• Performs kayak safety briefings. 
• Relieves and/or performs gangway watch as directed by the duty schedule. 
• Maintains familiarity with the ISM and ISPS Code and requirements. 
• Maintains familiarity with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.  
• Performs and documents all Safety Familiarization tours with crew and staff. 
• Small Boat Operations: 
• Drives inflatable boats as necessary. 
• Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats. 
• Is responsible for routine upkeep and maintenance of the kayaks and associated equipment. 
• Administrative: 
• Acts as shipboard Waste Management and Pest Management Officer.  
• Responsible for Integrated Pest Management Plan as required by CDC Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP). 
• Maintains ships inventory of Safety Data Sheets. 
• Ensures all crew have access to SMS and SMS document library. 

What We Offer

• Target base salary for this role based on experience and vessel: $218 - $237 daily rate
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision  
• Room and board when scheduled
• Travel Day Pay
• Travel Expenses Paid
• Uniforms Provided

QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Desired qualifications:Experience as Mate operating a passenger vessel, including navigation and bridge watch responsibilities, operating inflatable boats and completing ISM Safety Management System inspections, checklists and reports. Experience operating port-to-port between Southeast Alaska, the Columbia and Snake Rivers, the Gulf of California, Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Colombia, and Panama (including the Panama Canal). Excellent crisis management skills; ability to act quickly with confidence while exercising sound judgement. Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy. Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.  Communication Skills:    The Third Mate must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations as well as written form. Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:  Minimum USCG Mate 100 GRT Near Coastal License required. USCG Master 100 GRT Near C