On-Call Vessel Captain

On-Call Vessel Captain

Job Category: Temporary or On-Call
Requisition Number: ONCAL
001242
Posted: November 04, 2025

Work Location: Monmouth University Main Campus, West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University has an immediate opening for an On-Call Vessel Captain within the School of Science. The position will support efforts of the Marine Environmental Biology and Policy program, Urban Coast Institute, as well as other University constituencies and partners. The incumbent will operate and maintain the University’s vessels (14-50ft). The large vessel is docked in Atlantic Highlands, NJ and small boats are trailered out of campus.

Provide support for student training and academic research, as well as contract research efforts in fisheries, sediment sampling, water quality, moorings, and hydrographic survey efforts.

The position will require USCG 100‑ton License, abilities for precise vessel maneuvering, occasional nighttime work, and deployment of a variety of oceanographic equipment and fishing gears. Other duties include vessel maintenance and accommodating research equipment loading, hookup, and deployment. Cruises typically range from one to four hours in length for student training with 8 to 12 hour days for research and contract work.

The position reports to the Dean of the School of Science. The ideal candidate will work well in a dynamic environment with scientists, as well as college students from many different disciplines, including marine biology, fisheries ecology, and oceanography.

Additional Application Material

Required:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References

• Oversee operation, maintenance, servicing and repair of University vessels, vehicles and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned

• Experience serving as a captain or senior crew member on a research, commercial, or military vessel, including twin and single engine propulsion vessels.
• Hold a valid US Coast Guard Master – Near Coastal Waters, 100‑ton license.
• Hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) credential.
• A valid driver’s license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type
  
  A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type
  
  B) in the past three (3) years.
• Hold a valid Standards of Training and Certification of Keeping Watch (STCW) basic credential.
• Hold a valid First Aid, CPR, and AED training certification.
• Possess demonstrable vessel trailering capabilities with vessels up to 30 feet.
• Physical ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather conditions and moving decks.
• Physical ability to ascend and descend ladders to 10 ft, and ability to lift, carry, or move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

• Experience navigating coastal waters of NJ, including NY Harbor, Barnegat Bay and adjacent nearshore ocean waters
• Experience with operation and maintenance of marine mechanical systems, hydraulics, power tools, and vessel safety equipment
• Experience in marine/oceanographic instrumentation applications and use (i.e., calibration and operation of data sondes and other water quality monitoring devices, benthic sampling, plankton sampling and fishery techniques)
• Familiarity with Hydrographic and GPS survey techniques
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, Windows operating system (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of device interfacing and application software specific to sampling, analysis and positioning i.e., Hypack
• Experience in bottom and mid-depth trawling

• Earned sick leave:
  Monmouth University provides its part‑time staff employees, including on‑call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.
• Fitness Center – Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on‑call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities – Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees…