Description

Vessel Captain (RSC)

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Work Location: Naval Base Point Loma, CA

Pay Info: $45.62/hr plus $7.50/hr (Health & Wellness through the Union); daily rates apply when at sea

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O&M); weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O&M; technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 36-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

At Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL), SA-TECH provides Operations & Maintenance support for home-ported Range Support Crafts (RSC) vessels. Located on the Point Loma peninsula in the city of San Diego, NBPL is a major U.S. Navy base, housing over 70 tenant commands, including submarines, a floating dry dock, and various other military units.

The RSCs provide fleet training support for the Southern California Tactical Training Range (SCTTR) in the San Clemente Island Range Complex (SCIRC) W-291 area.

SA-TECH is seeking to hire a Vessel Captain at NBPL to be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of assigned RSC vessels.

This is not a long-term live-at-sea situation. Our craft are home-ported at Point Loma and support military training exercises just off the coast. When not at sea supporting the military, you'd be on shore preparing for the next short sea-going trip. The longest at sea in any given span is probably around five (5) days, with many shorter trips on calendar. Any viable candidate would need to live within an hour's drive from Point Loma; we cannot consider individuals who do not meet this requirement. 

Specific duties include (but are not limited to):

• Reports to Port Captain.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of an assigned vessel.
• Ensures that the vessel crew has adequate supplies and training to safely execute tasking.
• Plans voyages and operates vessel in a safe manner in accordance with USCG requirements.
• Ensures that all vessel operations are compliant with Federal, State, and local regulations. Accurately completes required daily logs.

Work Conditions:

• Will work ashore and afloat on the RSC vessels.
• Overtime is required.
• Vessels may stay out at sea and not return to port multiple days in a row (occurs frequently), but the longest trips are typically five (5) days.
• Operations are conducted in a variety of weather conditions and sea states.
• Normal shipboard physical activity is required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of prior maritime industry experience working as a Captain of a 500GT vessel (to include managing personnel and operational schedules); ten (10) years of such experience is preferred.
• Must have demonstrable knowledge of preventive/corrective maintenance plans.
• Previous experience on DoD contract vessels.
• USCG License 500GT Master Upon Near Coastal Waters with valid medical certificate is required; we cannot consider you without this.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to hire date (we will sponsor the process if needed) and maintain a SECRET clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation plus sea-going physicals.

Supporting Our Warfighters:

As a well-regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• Expressing Interest: By applying to this posting, you are expressing interest in the advertised position but could be considered for other career opportunities within our company requiring similar skills and experience. Should a match be identified, you may be contacted for this as well as other openings, including future opportunities.
• Work Schedules: SA-TECH supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules are program-dependent and range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be different. These alternate schedules are strictly program-dependent and provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
• SA-TECH participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify system and will verify information and photo submitted through the E-Verify system to verify authorization to work within the U.S.
• The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
• At SA-TECH, our priority is always maintaining an achievement- and opportunity-oriented work environment for all of our employees, coupled with a dedication to a healthy work-life balance. We are passionate about the professional development of our workforce. Continuously demonstrating our commitment to the values of quality, integrity, and excellence, our goal is to serve and empower today’s - and tomorrow’s - warfighters.
• With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse opportunities across the United States designed to propel, develop, and boost careers. Our flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable SA-TECH employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at, and outside of, work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this position. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on SA-TECH Careers, and apply for roles that perhaps better align with your qualifications.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

** Please note that the provided salary information is a general guideline. SA-TECH considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and skills as well as market and business considerations when extending offers.