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stony brook university
southampton deckhand
stony brook,ny,11790
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Required Qualifications: (As evidenced by an attached resume) High School diploma or GED (foreign equivalent or higher). Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (*Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes"). Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating and maintaining boats. Knowledge of local waters. Brief Description of Duties: The Deckhands serve in various capacities aboard a number of the smaller vessels in the SoMAS fleet operated out of either the Stony Brook or Southampton campuses in support of scientific research and educational programs. Examples of those capacities are: Operate deck gear in the deployment and retrieval of sampling gear, perform routine maintenance and minor repair to vessel and equipment, and assist science parties aboard vessels to carry out their mission safely and effectively. The work may include cruises away from home port and be multiple days of duration. * Serve as Deckhand aboard small boat operations * Abide by all shipboard safety rules and procedures. * Operate deck gear in the deployment and retrieval of sampling gear. * Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs * Assist science party aboard vessel to carry out their mission safely and effectively. * Stand watch. * Serve as ship's cook as necessary. * Perform additional routine shipboard and shore-side duties as directed by vessel captain, fleet manager, or science party. * Perform additional routine shipboard and shore-side duties as directed by the vessel captain. * Assist with transportation/trailering of boats to/from launch sites. * Cleaning/organizing of deck and quarters as required. * Safely and humanely handling and sorting fish and other marine organisms. * Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission. Special Notes: This is a part-time appointment. FLSA Non Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Evening and weekend work will be required at times. * Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of start date. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. '664287

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