Charter Captain

Summary Chenega, the most successful Alaska Native Corporation, recently launched a new sub-division to further their mission. The Chenega Regional Development Group (RDG), LLC is an established team of expert Alaskan professionals working to support the Chenega region with various economic, cultural, and infrastructure programs and projects. This position is an important part of our mission as it will involve many facets of RDG’s projects and services in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Employees are an integral asset to ensuring our success and as such our staff is required to meet the highest expectations. We take pride in our renowned safety standards and require Chenega RDG employees to use safe work practices. We count on our employees to perform in detail-oriented, operational environments while still satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships. The ability to proactively identify issues and offer innovative solutions is highly praised. Additionally, we expect our employees to effectively function under pressure to achieve required goals and deadlines. Our staff should be capable of working independently, however Chenega RDG is fundamentally concerned with teamwork and the invaluable part it plays in our mission. We have a commitment to our employees and, in turn, expect our employees to contribute to the overall success of Chenega RDG. Chenega believes in providing a market leading wage and benefits that help you and your family achieve good health and financial security. It is a belief that is deeply rooted in our Alaska Native values. We offer a range of choices to give employees flexibility in building a customized benefits package that meets their needs. The Charter Captain for Anchorage & Prince William Sound region will perform traditional marine tour and fishing charters and transport services as required. This includes master in charge of safe operations for the vessel and safety of the crew and passengers. The position is required to follow all company procedures and USCG maritime / OSHA / State and Federal rules and regulations. Responsibilities Perform marine based operations and completes assigned tasks within company policy and the legal requirements of USCG and other regulatory agencies including close quarter handling and anchoring. Guide and captain, a variety of marine based excursion types including staff transport, paid passenger transport, and various charters including blue water fishing. Safe navigation in near coastal waters using GPS, plotter, radar, and sonar. Supervise and assist in daily maintenance: cleaning, sewage and fuel pumping, restocking. Coordinate and assist with routine maintenance; painting, changing oil, etc. Supervise passenger boarding/offboarding, safety orientation/demonstration, and emergency response. Plan and execute emergency drills, equipment checks and safety meetings in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations and Chenega policy. Maintain all navigational equipment in good working order; keep logs and ship/company documents, as directed. Provide daily operations report to office. Maintain current documentation and participate in meetings, trainings, drills, and safety audits as required by USCG and company policy. Participate in and/or lead shore-based activities and projects as required. Other duties as assigned Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Minimum 3 years similar experience, charter captain experience preferred Minimum USCG OUPV 6-pack captains license required, 50- or 100-ton captains license preferred Winter marine experience in Prince William Sound, Resurrection Bay, or similar Alaskan environment Charter experience in deep sea fishing deeply preferred but not required Ability to complete pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing program Ability to keep and maintain a current medical card and yearly Fit for Duty Exams