Boat Officer 3 (Engineer/Relief Captain )

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Paid leave

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Boat Officer 3 located in Douglas, Alaska. As Chief Engineer and Second-in-Command of the R/V Medeia, based in Juneau, you will oversee engineering, navigation, and safety aboard the 110’ research vessel.

This role involves operating and maintaining engine room, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, and navigation systems, ensuring seaworthiness, and supporting science on key fisheries.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining all vessel systems.
• Engine room.
• Electrical systems.
• Hydraulic systems.
• Plumbing.
• Navigation equipment.
• Ensuring the vessel remains in a safe and seaworthy condition.

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Boat Officer 3 located in Douglas, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

As Chief Engineer and Second-in-Command of the department’s 110’ research vessel R/V Medeia, based in Juneau, main duties include:

Operating and maintaining all vessel systems, including:

Engine room

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Plumbing

Navigation equipment

Ensuring the vessel remains in a safe and seaworthy condition.

Our mission, values and culture:

Mission:

We manage Alaska’s fisheries to support the state’s economy and the well-being of its citizens, guided by the sustained yield principle and public regulatory processes.

Values:

Stewardship, scientific integrity, and service to the public.

Culture:

We foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment where maintaining vital research platforms like the R/V Medeia ensures effective fisheries management across Southeast Alaska. The Division of Commercial Fisheries strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:

Dynamic Work Environment: Each voyage aboard the R/V Medeia offers unique challenges and opportunities, supporting diverse scientific research projects focused on key commercial species such as red king crab, Tanner crab, sablefish, shrimp, and salmon.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Crew members receive additional pay for time spent at sea, along with comprehensive health insurance, retirement matching, and paid leave.

Team Culture & Career Growth: Join a dedicated four-member crew committed to safety, reliability, and scientific excellence. This multifaceted role blends engineering, navigation, deck operations, and citizen science, with opportunities for advancement into higher vessel positions through experience.

The working environment you can expect:

Location:

Based in Juneau, Alaska

Primary Worksites:

Aboard the R/V Medeia (at sea and in port)

Vessel shop at the Subport Facility and NOAA Dock in downtown Juneau

Conditions:

Work performed both indoors and outdoors

Exposure to varying weather conditions, including inclement weather

Schedule:

Requires work outside of standard business hours, including weekends

Extensive sea time: 90–120 days annually between April and November

Typical voyages range