Coastal Field Boat Captain & SCUBA Support

Yachtsworldwide; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a part-time Scientist I - Boat Captain. The role operates and maintains small boats (20–25 ft) on coastal and inland waterways to support environmental field projects, with frequent Florida travel and possible overnight assignments.

The ideal candidate holds a valid boat captain license (USCG Captain's License at OUPV or higher) and proven experience in trailering, launching, retrieval, and logkeeping, plus SCUBA safety

Qualifications

• A valid boat captain license is required.
• USCG Captain's License at minimum OUPV level or higher.
• Experience operating 20–25 foot motorboats on coastal and inland waters.
• Trailering, launching and retrieving vessels as part of routine operations.
• SCUBA certification and CPR/First Aid training are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vessels on coastal and inland waterways.
• Trailer, launch, retrieve, and transport boats.
• Coordinate vessel movements with field staff.
• Support SCUBA-based field activities.
• Maintain vessel logs and operating documentation.
• Follow Coast Guard, state, environmental, company, and safety rules.

Skills

Boat handling

Vessel documentation

Field coordination

Education

USCG Captain's License (OUPV) / Merchant Mariner Credential

Tools

GPS

Chartplotters

Navigation systems

Job description

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a part-time Scientist I - Boat Captain. The role operates and maintains small boats (20–25 ft) on coastal and inland waterways to support environmental field projects, with frequent Florida travel and possible overnight assignments.

The ideal candidate holds a valid boat captain license (USCG Captain's License at OUPV or higher) and proven experience in trailering, launching, retrieval, and logkeeping, plus SCUBA safety