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MARINER 2

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MARINER 2
Class Code: 653M
Category: Marine-Ferry & Aircraft
Salary Range: 28G
Abolished Effective: 05-15-2009


Definition

Perform all skilled deck duties aboard an ocean research vessel of approximately 2000 gross tons.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under general supervision, responsible for deck duties such as  operation and maintenance of deck machinery and small craft, routine hull and deck maintenance, line handling, and helm duties in restricted or inland waters.

Typical Work

Lubricate and assist in maintaining machinery and rigging;

Act as lookout; stand wheel watches in any waters;

Stand security watches, as required;

Chip, paint, and otherwise maintain deck and hull;

Maintain rescue boats and rescue boat equipment; operate rescue boats and rescue boat handling equipment;

Operate all scientific handling equipment such as -- hydrographic winches, deep coring winch, A-frame, J-frame and all cranes;

Load stores and assist in inventory;

Assist in handling emergencies such as fire;

Participate in training of mariner skills;

Make expendable bathythermographic casts;

Handle lines for berthing or leaving berth; handle anchors, operate windlass;

Perform clean up work;

Perform related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

Appropriate U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's document endorsed as Able Seaman and required sea experience.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Desirable Qualifications

See Legal Requirement

Class Specification History

New Class:  1-3-73
Revise Title:  10-12-73
Revise Class:  6-27-88
Revise Class:  2-15-91
Revised new class code:  (formerly  4960)  effective July 1, 2007
Abolished; adopted May 14, 2009, effective May 15, 2009.