State of South Carolina · 20 hours ago
INTERNAL POSTING - Vessel Operations Manager
Charleston County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe State of South Carolina is seeking a Vessel Operations Manager for the SCDNR Marine Resources Division. This role involves directing the operations of large research vessels and ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining cost controls and coordinating vessel schedules.
Government
Responsibilities
Directing the operations of SCDNR-MRD's four (4) large research vessels engaged in estuarine and ocean research, management and education, and supervising the Captain of Record of each vessel
Ensuring that all Vessel Operations Section staff members are informed of their duties and know their roles in decision making
Soliciting views and opinions from Vessel Operations Staff and users concerning the direction of Vessel Operations at SCDNR-MRD and addressing long-term needs of the section
Ensuring that all Vessel Operations vessels and equipment are well maintained by:
Ensuring that each captain conducts a comprehensive preventative maintenance program and oversees the inspection and maintenance of all equipment over which they or their crew members are responsible
Reviewing and assisting in the preparation of work specs and bid contracts for yard-periods and administering all contracts for vessels
Ensuring all vessels comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations
Ensuring that radio and other licensing are renewed
Working closely with the Marine Operations Director on annual budget planning
Working to maintain cost controls and records for vessel operations including number of trips, crew, and scientists per vessel
Preparing invoices for Accounts Receivable to charge vessel cruises to the appropriate accounts
Working to develop and maintain vessel operating cost estimates to allow rate calculations for use in charging vessel utilizing programs
Reviewing grant and project proposals that require ship time and approve/disapprove based on vessel availability and suitability
Preparing cruise schedules to meet each program's needs, and coordinating vessel cruise plans with research, management and education managers
Coordinating with Marine Education to schedule the EV Discovery
Ensuring that vessel crews are prepared to go to sea as the cruise schedule and weather permits
Providing support for MRD Operations in the areas of emergency preparedness, implementation, damage assessment and recovery
Overseeing purchasing for the Vessel Operations Section
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and two (2) years relevant program experience
Watercraft Captain License
Preferred
Ten (10) years experience working at-sea on various vessels and the ability to operate and maintain research vessels
Supervisory experience is preferred to demonstrate the management skills necessary to supervise the broad scope of activities within vessel operations
An understanding of the grants administration process
Company
State of South Carolina
South Carolina is a southeastern U.S. state.
10001+ employees
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David Sella-Villa
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Mark Rhoden
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