DockMaster
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Engineering
Operations Management, Marine Engineering / Maritime
General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Dockmaster. The work schedule is 0600 to 1500 M-F.
Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Dock Master
Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523
National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Dockmaster. The work schedule is 0600 to 1500 M-F.
Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Pay Scale: $111,000 - $149,000
I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)This position is the single point of contact responsible for the dry docking and undocking of vessels and the maintenance and operation of the drydock. Supervises the daily operations of drydock department. Manages all waterfront operations. Oversees maintenance programs on the drydock and waterfront services equipment. Maintains NASSCO and departmental policies.
II. POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training)Typically has a BA/BS in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering plus two 5 years directly related experience, or AA/AS plus 10 years directly related experience, or 15 years directly related experience. Formal schooling in mathematics with the ability to perform ship stability calculations.
POSITION DEMANDS (Required Experience)- A. Ability to qualify as a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)-certified dock master.
- B. Experience in at least 10 dockings or undockings in the same type of drydock preferred.
- C. Proficient in the use of AUTOCAD.
- D. Ship handling skills required.
- E. Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing.
- F. Knowledge of NAVSEA MIL STD 1625D and Naval Ship Technical Manual Requirements, OSHA requirements for commercial diving and familiarity with ship repair specifications, and ability to read blueprints.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Carrying Lifting X Walking
X Climbing Pulling X Must be able to go on vessels
X Crawling X Sitting X Visual Requirements:
X Crouching X Standing
X Hearing X Stooping Other:
X Kneeling X Talking
Reports to the Facilities Manager. Supervises the Assistant Dockmaster and the drydock department. Works closely with Production and Program Management to provide all waterfront service requirements. Contacts ship owners, representatives, and operating crew to acquire docking information. Acts as point of contact for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), NAVSEA, Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA), the Navy and other regulatory and certifying parties.
V.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- A. Supervises all docking and undocking operations.
- B. Responsible for all waterfront operations, including but not limited to: ship movements,…
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