Manages the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences Marine Support Facility, including equipment inventories and space allocations, staging research operations, materials storage and disposal, and maintaining fire safety compliance. Oversee departmental vehicles (n = 2) and manage small boats (n = 3), including regular operations in local waters. Acts as 3rd crew member aboard departmental research vessel as needed.
Manages, maintains, and operates small boats for research, instructional, and outreach purposes in the Chesapeake Bay. Billing/invoicing of small boat operations. Manages and maintains the marine support facility and its operations, including inventories, receipt of shipments and material storage and disposal as needed. Participates as 3rd crew member aboard the R/V Fay Slover when needed for day trips. Minimum Qualifications: Working experience in marine science or another technical field. Small boat handling and trailering. Must have U.S. Coast Guard six pack license (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)). Prior experience with boats up to 60 feet. Organized and ability to work with little supervision. Familiarity with Microsoft Suite software applications. Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with small boats maintenance a plus. Special licenses, registration, or certification. Boater safety course a plus. This position is being filled through the Research Foundation, which is a separate entity from Old Dominion University (ODU). While we work in support of ODU, the Research Foundation operates independently and is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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