Deckhand - R/V Tommy Munro

Deckhand - R/V Tommy Munro

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Deckhand - R/V Tommy Munro.

Position Details
Location	Gulf Coast Research Laboratory 703 East Beach Drive Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564 United States
Division	GCRL Boat Operations
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	12.31 - 13.98
Pay Grade	N03
Posting Close Date	Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Preference given to local applicants that apply within the first two weeks.
 
Job Summary 
Under the supervision and direction of the Vessel Captain, this position will perform deckhand duties onboard the R/V Tommy Munro, a 98-foot offshore oceanographic research vessel homeported in Biloxi, MS. Deckhands are responsible for operating and maintaining the vessel’s mechanical deck equipment, as well as the general maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of the vessel while at sea and in port.  
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Performs day-to-day maintenance of R/V Tommy Munro to include but not limited to: loading, storing, and maintaining all equipment and gear; performs cleaning and sanitation of all common areas; performs line handling duties; painting/chipping; and yard work. These duties will be performed in all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel is underway and in port. 

Operates winches, A-frames, and deck cranes; performs engine room checks and rigging. 

Assists the Captain with wheel watches. Must be able to communicate with Captain and passengers via VHF radio, orally, or sound/hand signals. 

Assists scientific crews with safe and efficient gear deployments and retrievals to include nets, CTDs, and other necessary equipment. 

Assists passengers as needed and helps oversee general safety of those on-board vessel. 

Serves as a deckhand on other university vessels as needed. Assists GCRL Vessel Operations department in carrying out hurricane evacuation and emergency management plans as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications  
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old. Valid Driver’s License. First Aid, CPR/AED Certification, or ability to attain within first 3 months of employment. Mississippi Boater Education Certification, or ability to attain within first 3 months of employment 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Ability to complete and pass an internal training program required for approval to operate the vessel’s deck equipment. Position is subject to hands-on training necessary to gain skills using hydraulic systems, cranes, and winches. 
• Ability to learn and understand routine engine room maintenance such as changing oil and filters, fuel transfers, engine room checks, and any other duties assigned by the captain on watch. 
• Ability to learn and practice USCG and departmental safety requirements for mariners.  
•  Ability to routinely lift, pull, and, push up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in high stress situations while at sea.
• Ability to work away from home for up to 30 days at a time, offshore, over-night, weekends, some holidays, and in inclement weather. 
• Ability to work on a daily basis at vessel’s homeport, while not on a charter.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train and work on other university vessels as needed.
• Ability to return to vessels on scheduled time off in the event of emergency or to help facilitate the university’s hurricane evacuation plan.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications  
3-6 months of related experience working onboard vessels.  Welding experience.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.