Boat Captain - West Boothbay Harbor - 200025305 - Limited Period

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DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES

BOAT CAPTAIN

-LIMITED PERIOD-

Opening Date: November 09, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day December 14, 2026

Location: West Boothbay Harbor

Position Number: 200025305

Position Type: Limited Period

Class Code: 9322

Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $49,296.00 - $68,785.60 Per Year

Interested applicants need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume*

*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking applicants for a limited period Boat Captain position out of West Boothbay Harbor.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is technical work in the operation and maintenance of watercraft used for research, monitoring, educational programming, and transportation. This position will be the captain for a 42-foot Research vessel equipped with an articulating ‘A’ frame, winch and pot hauler. Vessel activities will be conducted in coastal Maine waters out to 75 miles from shore. Work includes the safe operation, navigation, maintenance and repair of the 42-foot vessel and equipment and the oversight of service and maintenance of assigned vessels (ranging from 16 to 35 feet) and waterfront facilities. The Boat Captain has responsibility for the safety of the vessel and all personnel aboard it and to provide appropriate safety and survival at sea training. Supervision may be exercised over crew and other personnel while underway and while performing vessel maintenance and operational functions. Extended days or overnight stays should be expected depending on location and timing of vessel activities.

Duties Include:

• Operating large and small research vessels along the coast of Maine.
• Overseeing and diagnosing repairs of the vessel, gear, hydraulics, electrical systems, navigation equipment, ventilation, lubrication, and engines to have vessels in operational condition and ready to get underway when needed.
• Writing activity reports including boat logs and accounts of operating costs.
• Discussing future work plans for scientific projects to have the vessel ready to assist in these projects.
• Overseeing all crew operations when additional staff are acting as crew; serves as drill conductor to operate the vessel in a safe manner.
• Working with and assisting other state, local, and federal agencies with fisheries management functions.
• Conducting training for at-sea survival, coastal navigation, boat handling, and safety.

Work is performed under limited supervision and is reviewed through analysis of logs of operation. Instructions are received from a superior, but work is normally performed independently.

For questions specific to the position, please contact the Hiring Manager, Rebecca J. Peters, at: rebecca.j.peters@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience in captaining and/or crew on similar sized vessels in research, for hire, or commercial fishing activities.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to obtaining permanent status in this class): U.S. Coast Guard license to carry passengers for hire (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel of less than 100 GRT)

Preference will be given to candidates with a Near Coastal Master’s License of at least 25 tons.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

·        Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 

·        Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  

·        Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

·        Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). 

·        Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  

·        Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 

·        Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 

·        Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 

·        Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

·        Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  

·        Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 

·        Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.  Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.  We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

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