Vessel Captain (RSC)

Description

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

Pay Info: $45.62/hr plus $7.50/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union)

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 35-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA-TECH provides O&M support for home-ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands, including submarines, a floating dry dock, and various other military units.

The RSCs provide fleet training support for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in the San Clemente Island Range Complex (SCIRC) W-291 area.

SA-TECH is seeking to hire a Vessel Captain at NBPL to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of assigned vessels.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Reports to Port Captain.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of an assigned vessel.
• Ensures that the vessel crew has adequate supplies and training to safely execute tasking.
• Plans voyages and operates vessel in a safe manner in accordance with USCG requirements.
• Ensures that all vessel operations are compliant with Federal, State, and local regulations. Accurately completes required daily logs.

Work Conditions:

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels.
• Overtime is required.
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days in a row (occurs frequently).
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states.
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of prior maritime industry experience working as a Captain of a 500GT vessel (to include managing personnel and operational schedules); ten (10) years of such experience is preferred.
• Must have demonstrable knowledge of preventive/corrective maintenance plans.
• Previous experience on DoD contract vessels.
• USCG License 500GT Master Upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate is required.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

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Working at SA-TECH:

As a well-regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Oppo