Apply on Employer Site

San José State University · 3 months ago

Small Boats Operations Coordinator

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Mid Level

3+ years exp

San José State University is looking for a Small Boats Operations Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of small research vessels. This role involves ensuring safe navigation, vessel maintenance, and compliance with safety standards while supervising student assistants and marine staff.

Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of MLML’s small boats and research vessels under 50 Gross Tons

Serve as primary operator for small research vessels, ensuring safe navigation, vessel maintenance, and compliance with safety standards

Oversee vessel scheduling and coordinate with scientific users to support research needs

Perform and supervise maintenance, repairs, and periodic overhauls of vessels, engines, trailers, and related equipment

Provide training, certification, and supervision of small boat operators, students, and marine staff

Maintain documentation of vessel operations, safety certifications, and operator records

Support marine operations budgeting and make recommendations for equipment purchases and improvements

Represent MLML at the annual Scientific Boating Safety Association (SBSA) meeting

Qualification

Safe vessel operationVessel maintenanceNavigational tools proficiencyMarine equipment knowledgeDiesel engine repairCommunication skillsSpreadsheet softwareInstructional abilityOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible journey-level or skilled experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of scientific or technical equipment in the specialty area to which assigned, including one year involving design modifications and fabrication of complex and highly technical equipment or equivalent to two years of semi-skilled experience maintaining and repairing scientific or technical equipment or related equipment experience as part of instructional support activities may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience or equivalent to two (2) years of trade school or technical arts training with specialization in the type of equipment repair to which assigned

Completion of an apprenticeship program or completion of a full military specialization in the required type of equipment maintenance and repair may be substituted for one year of the required experience

A Federal Communications Commission license is required for some positions

Preferred

USCG License: Master of Motor or Steam Powered Vessels not to exceed 50 Gross Tons/Near Coastal Route

Two (2) years' experience as Marine Technician, Mate or Captain or equivalent combination of education and experience relating to ships and their equipment