AMHS – Port Captain; PCN

Position

AMHS – Port Captain (PCN 253337) in Juneau or Ketchikan, AK |  page has loaded.

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview.

• Ketchikan: $4,133.60 / bi-weekly (
  Overtime Ineligible
  )
• Juneau: $4,340.00 / bi-weekly (
  Overtime Ineligible
  )

We are seeking a Port Captain to join our team at AMHS to help keep Alaska’s fleet—and the communities it serves—moving. Lead deck operations across Southeast, Southcentral, and Southwest Alaska, guiding vessel crews and ensuring every voyage meets the highest standards for safety, security, compliance, and operational readiness. From coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard and leading incident investigations to supporting major dry‑dock projects, vessel training, and terminal operations, you’ll tackle complex challenges that directly impact the AMHS fleet.

Your leadership will help ensure every vessel is properly staffed, maintained, certified, and ready to serve Alaska.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working towards a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We find success in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

This position can be located in either Ketchikan or Juneau, Alaska (Southeast Alaska).

Southeast Alaska is a land of snow‑capped mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the largest national forest in the United States (Tongass). Old‑growth trees in a temperate rainforest create clean air, clean water, and many adventure opportunities. The local trails offer endless choices for getting into the woods or climbing mountains.

Local waters provide some of the best seafood in the world: salmon, halibut, shrimp, and crab. Water lovers enjoy ocean boating, diving, paddle boarding, and even surfing. There are rivers for white‑water rafting and lakes, ocean, and rivers for fishing. Locals and visitors avail themselves of the many cabins and camping options.

Southeast Alaska has an amazing array of cultural opportunities. Folk Festivals, Jazz and Classics, and Symphonies bring world‑class music annually. There are museums, professional theaters, and many art galleries. All of these things contribute to a quality of life that is highly prized by those who live in Southeast Alaska.

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Five years of experience in the operation of vessels employed and managed for commerce and/or transportation.

AND

Possession of either of the following U.S. Coast Guard Licenses: 3rd Mate, Oceans, Any Gross Tons (unlimited) or Mate, Near Coastal (Inland), Any Gross Tons (unlimited)

OR

Graduation from an four year accredited U.S. Maritime Academy

AND

one year of experience in the operation of vessels employed and managed for commerce and/or transportation.

AND

Possession of either of the following U.S. Coast Guard Licenses: 3rd Mate, Oceans, Any Gross Tons (unlimited) or Mate, Near Coastal (Inland), Any Gross Tons (unlimited)

OR

Graduation from…