Second Mate

Hornblower Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaward Services in Norfolk, VA seeks a Second Mate to serve as navigation officer on TSVRON vessels. Responsibilities include maintaining charts, preparing voyage plans, and reporting progress to the Master.

The role requires STCW- and USCG-credentialed candidates with SECRET clearance preference and Norfolk residency. Ideal candidates will hold a Second Mate license with VSO/VSPSD, be capable with shipboard software, and comply with background, drug, and security checks; expect duties beyond

Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
• Security Clearance: SECRET.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain TWIC and CAC.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
• Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as assigned.

Skills

Navigation officer

USCG license

SAT/SEC clearance

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shipboard monitoring software

Job description

Second Mate - Seaward Services - TSVRON vessels

Pay rate: $46.15/hour. Up to 44 hours of overtime earned while on mission.

Position Summary

Must live in Norfolk VA area. Secret clearance preferred.

The Second Mate shall serve as navigation officer for the assigned Training Support Vessel (TSV-1 PREVAIL, TSV-3 HUNTER, TSV-4 NARRAGANSETT, or TSV-5 VINDICATOR). This role involves maintaining charts and publications, preparing voyage plans, and making daily reports to the Master on voyage progress. The Second Mate also performs cleaning, painting, and maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as navigation officer.
• Maintain charts and publications.
• Prepare all voyage plans; make daily report to the Master on voyage progress.
• Perform cleaning, painting, maintenance duties as directed by the Chief Mate.
• Stand navigation watches as assigned per operational requirements.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: Second Mate with VSO, VSPSD, STCW.
• STCW Requirements: OICNW; Able Seafarer-Deck; RFPNW; PSC; Medical care Provider; ADV FF; Basic Training; GMDSS Operator; ECDIS (Unlimited); Lifeboatman; Wiper; Stewards Department (FH); Person in Charge of Medical Care (PIC).
• Security Clearance: SECRET.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all pertinent regulations and laws.
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Successfully submit and complete pre-employment background check.
• Submit to and pass alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the USCG, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing.

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