FIRST MATE
LOCATION: NSWC Panama City
This position is contingent on a proposal.
Candidates with experience working at NSWC Panama City are highly preferred.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assist Captain with in port and underway vessel operation
• Stand navigational bridge watch while underway
• Oversight of deck department with experience leading underway and in port deck department operations including but not limited to: target launch/recovery, torpedo recovery, crane operations, provisioning, mooring/unmooring and anchoring operations
• Monitor and maintain vessel preventative maintenance program including hands on maintenance
• In conjunction with Captain, maintain vessel safety and operational training programs
• Responsible vessel trim/stability reporting directly to Captain
• Prepare and submit operational reports to Port Captain
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturer’s manuals or similar documents.
• Maintain updates to navigational charts and publications
• Safety officer responsible for new crewmember briefs, passenger safety orientations and pre-evolution safety meetings under direction of the captain.
• Vessel underway provisioning inventory
• Hazardous Materials management onboard in accordance with SCTTR Hazardous Communication Program

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 500GRT Mate Near Coastal, valid TWIC card.
• Five (5) years’ experience operating, watch standing and maintaining vessels at sea.
• ARPA, Radar observer
• Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Security Clearance (or transfer) in a timely manner and maintain a US Government Do D Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to complete company operational specific training with 120 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced Fire Fighting

Desired

• Proficient in written and verbal English language skills.
• Comfortable with oral presentations in front of 5-15 persons
• Knowledge of military operations
• Proficient in use of computer systems including all Microsoft products with ability to learn and maintain proficiency in company computer systems
• Experience with vessel maintenance, hand tools and vessel coating systems
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, leader and mentor
• Able to swim, be physically fit, and capable of spending extensive hours/days at sea in all weather conditions.
• Possess the ability to stand, see, reach, balance 50 - 75 percent of the time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 25 - 50 percent of the time

Education

• Evidence of graduation from an accredited trade school, applicable military service program or proven performance gained through equivalent experience.
• High School graduate or GED equivalent

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Tucson, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.