State of Maryland

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An employee in this classification is responsible for the operation, navigation, and maintenance of a large maritime vessel for the State Department of Natural Resources.

The nature of the work involves varied operations and survey work on the waters and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. It could include, or be principally involved in placement of regulatory buoys and/or research of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. As Master of a large Department of Natural Resources vessel, the employee may be involved in the surveying of submerged bottoms for the purpose of determining or delineating specific areas for oyster propagation or other classification of submerged land. The Master and crew work closely with engineers and/or biologists and other scientists of the Department of the pursuit of their activities.

This classification designates positions with responsibility for the management of a large vessel. The employee provides command and functional supervision of assigned crew and is responsible for the safety and welfare of the scientists utilizing the vessel. Work effectiveness is determined by periodic evaluations.

Pilots and navigates vessels in Maryland tidal waters;

Performs ice breaking duties when assigned;

Directs the hoisting and replacement of buoys and spars;

Supervises ship’s crew;

Directs maintenance and repairs to engines, motors, hoisting mechanisms and other apparatus;

Operates booms, reels, winches, and other mechanical apparatus as required;

Places and recovers current meters and other scientific collection devices;

Transports passengers during public relations events;

Performs other related duties.

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.

A Class Description provides information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work and General Requirements for a classification in the Management Service or a classification in the Skilled or Professional Service in which all positions have been designated Special Appointments. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency. Class descriptions broadly define groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Dec 1 2003 12:00AM

Director, Division of Classification and Salary