Boat Operator 1

Astor Environmental LLC (Astor) is seeking applicants for multiple Boat Operator 1 positions to provide support on contract to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon. Astor provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The Boat Operator will primarily operate a 21ft research vessel and assist in gear deployment/retrieval, debris removal, and crew transfers associated with a pair-trawl sampling program. This work is conducted in the Columbia River estuary to evaluate the survival of tagged juvenile salmon and steelhead through the federal hydrosystem. These are full-time short-term positions for the approximate duration of April 1 – June 15. Work will mostly be 40 hours per week, but will exceed 40 hours in May with overtime paid. Schedules are dependent on project needs related to training and numbers of tagged fish passing through the estuary. The workday starts and ends at Kerry West Marina, Westport, OR. Sampling is conducted in the Columbia River from Wauna Mill to Beaver Army Terminal.

Preference will be given to those who apply before February 15, 2025.

Pay

Wage will be $28.00/hr. Included in this rate is a Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare supplement. Overtime is paid at $34.61/hr, which is 1.5x the base rate. In 2025, compensation will also include a stipend meant to assist with transportation, housing, and relocation expenses generously provided by Northwest Oregon Works. The stipend is estimated to be $500 per pay period, depending on the number of project participants.

Duties

Operate NOAA small boats (16-26 ft. in length), as required.

Maintain vessel float plans, operational logs and research operation records.

Perform crew member responsibilities on board vessel in support of projects.

Help assure safe vessel operations.

Monitor the vessel’s status and report any maintenance requirements as appropriate.

Perform other duties as required, e.g., perform routine maintenance and repairs on vessels and other equipment, occasionally perform the duties of a Deckhand I.

Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required By the Position

NOAA small boat safety course or equivalent is required (classes are provided after hire).

USCG Auxiliary Boating Skills & Seamanship courses or equivalent.

Minimum of 1 or more years’ experience in the maritime industry operating small boats.

Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision for extended periods.

Applicant should be in good physical condition and able to work outdoors in all types of weather.

Must have current First Aid/CPR/ and BPP certifications (classes are provided after hire).

Preference given to applicants familiar with operating vessels in the lower Columbia River and estuary.

Must have a valid state driver’s license.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants must submit a resume that includes the following:

Work history for the past 5 years or since the last full-time education.

Education.

Previous experience or training with similar requirements.

Three professional references.

To apply, visit https://www.astorenv.com/job-board

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. Astor Environmental LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

Astor is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. Astor is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in Astor's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note: If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.