Job Details

First Engineer of the Empire State Training Ship VII

Position Number: 6873280
Location: Bronx, NY
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

First Engineer of the Empire State Training Ship VII

SUNY Maritime College

About SUNY Maritime College:

The State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College is a preeminent Maritime Academy in the United States with a longstanding tradition of proudly educating, developing, and growing the nautical industry in the USA, since 1874. Maritime College is the first of the nation's six maritime academies, is a founding institution of the SUNY, and is proud to be the first institution to receive the first National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), the TSES Empire State VII - all testaments to our motto, "First and Foremost." Located on a uniquely picturesque campus, SUNY Maritime College sits on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of NYC on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel on the doorstep of one of the largest metropolis's and maritime ports in the world, New York City.

The college offers an array of job opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth, diversity, inclusion, scholarship, enrichment, leadership, and career development among its employees, coupled with a far reaching maritime professional network within the USA and internationally. Maritime College is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable, inclusive academic community and maritime industry. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their professional or lived experience that they will contribute to this goal.

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assigned to the TS EMPIRE STATE Ship, the First Engineer will:

Perform all required Watchstanding, maintenance and repair of a diesel electric training vessel's systems as assigned by the Chief Engineer
Operate/maintain High Voltage Propulsion and HV power generation with passenger ship type systems
Operate, manage and perform assigned duties of a Computerized Maintenance Management System
Operate, manage and perform assigned duties of a Safety Management System
Participation on Summer Sea Term (SST) would be required for at least one half of the SST (Cruise A or Cruise B) with duties to include training and development of cadets onboard the ship during SST's by a subject matter expert capable of mentoring 600 cadets that go on SST
Advise and mentor cadets in the engine license program
Advise the Indoctrination Program and works with Cadet IDO leadership to develop MUG engineering training programs during the academic semesters
Manage the Cadet Work Program with Cadet Engine Rates and Ship's crew to accomplish M&R goals
Present appropriate character and strong ethics through disciplined behavior and professional appearance, as a representative of SUNY Maritime College. The position entails the daily shaping of the future leaders of global industries and the military, including those specializing in the Maritime profession, and the transportation and business sectors; As such this position requires the individual to maintain the highest standards of conduct and appearance, as well as actively leading and managing the development and maturation of the license cadets
Support the cooperation between the ship, the regiment, academia and the professional development programs
When necessary, assist the TSES Engine Dept with the Dean of Admissions to recruit potential students including Open Houses and other events to showcase the College and in particular the engine training program on the ship
Teach up to three courses in the Engine license curriculum each year (but no more than 9 credits) depending on the ship's operational schedule and at the discretion of the Chief Engineer

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or 10 years of Industry Experience that includes High Voltage or HV Propulsion
Active minimum grade USCG issued 1 A/E MMC with STCW endorsement with recent sailing experience as 1A/E
Experience in education, state, or large city system
Current STCW compliant MMC Medical Certificate
Valid driver's license free of major violations
Transportation Worker's Identification (TWIC) and passport for international travel
Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks
Demonstrate organizational skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong desire to work in a student-oriented environment in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Military experience
Sea Time on passenger vessels

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The First Engineer is a full-time calendar year UUP unclassified position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $105,000.00 to $115,000.00 annually with an outstanding benefits package (for additional information, please see the UUP-FT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment. Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Ship's Officer
Local Title: First Engineer
Line #: 00422

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online at https://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196715. Please submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
4. Names and contact information of three professional references