Chief of Marine Operations, Palmyra Atoll

The Nature Conservancy (All); Remote; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global conservation organization is seeking a Chief of Marine Operations at Palmyra Atoll. This role entails executing marine maintenance, overseeing operations, and supporting research trips. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in the marine field, hold relevant certifications, and have significant experience in boating and diving operations. TNC offers competitive benefits including health care, retirement plans, and paid time off, while encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Leistungen

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of relevant work experience in the marine field or equivalent.
• Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and rescue diver certification.
• Experience maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.

Aufgaben

• Execute routine marine maintenance and oversee marine operations.
• Provide training for facilities maintenance activities.
• Support visitor and research trips.

Kenntnisse

Safe boating operations

Diving operations

Vessel operation

SCUBA diving

Physical endurance

Report production

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in marine field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Chief of Marine Operations, Palmyra Atoll

The staff and facilities on TNC’s Palmyra Preserve supports scientific research by TNC, the USFWS, and world-renowned research institutions. Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to run the operations, maintain the facilities and support visitor and research trips. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.

Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on Earth. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands. TNC’s Palmyra Preserve is located within a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge within a protected Marine National Monument. The Nature Conservancy owns and operates a Preserve at Palmyra to care for this special place while learning and developing innovations to improve ecosystem health and resilience and enhance biodiversity. Supporting research and management at Palmyra is a rewarding challenge for the right applicant (see nature.org/palmyra).

The Chief of Marine Operations executes all routine marine maintenance, oversees all marine operations, provides training, and assists with general facilities maintenance activities.

We’re Looking for You:

We’re looking for an individual experienced in safe boating and diving operations with a strong maintenance background. If you are eager to be part of a dedicated group that supports terrestrial and marine conservation, apply today!

The successful candidate must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Passport with an expiration date later than your term of employment, proof of a physical examination showing good health and a current tetanus vaccination.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years relevant work experience in the marine field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current USCG Merchant Mariner Credential Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel for master near coastal of 720 sea time days.
• Current Rescue Diver certification from a qualified organization (NAUI, PADI or equivalent) or trainings, certificates and skills that match or supersede rescue diver training, as determined by the Conservancy’s Diving Safety Officer.
• Current certification for oxygen administration for SCUBA diving injuries.
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
• Extensive current experience operating vessels less than 40ft while safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers during drift dives.
• Experience maintaining diesel and gasoline engines, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting and performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs while out on the water.
• Experience troubleshooting and conducting minor repairs on SCUBA gear and compressors.
• Experience operating skiffs and vessels with outboard motors of up to 175hp.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel in producing reports and maintaining inventories
• Experience performing physical work and ability to lift 50lbs.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings! TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [e-mail] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.