AMO seeking resumés for Alaska ocean ranger jobs

AMO seeking resumés for Alaska ocean ranger jobs

American Maritime Officers is actively recruiting AMO members who are licensed engineers for the State of Alaska's Ocean Ranger Program. Ocean rangers will serve as independent observers monitoring compliance with state and federal requirements pertaining to marine discharge and pollution on large passenger vessels. Employment will be from April through September. This is covered employment through Crowley Liner Services, with full contributions to the AMO Plans.

Employment involves:

Assignment to various cruise ships while in Alaskan waters
Rotating ship assignment every one to four weeks
Overnight stays in shore side hotels during ship transfers
Assignment duration from May through September
Rangers will carry a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
A sea service letter will be provided documenting sea time (one for three)

Ocean Ranger Job Description

Using the provided examination guide and checklist produced by Crowley, the ocean ranger will observe waste streams and inspect waste management systems to verify compliance and report possible violations of state and federal environmental regulations.

Ocean rangers independently perform technical work as Crowley representatives in monitoring the performance of LCPV (Large Commercial Passenger Vessel) officers and crew concerning their actions to comply with State of Alaska and federal marine discharge and pollution requirements. Ocean rangers will be responsible for observing and detecting suspected violations and assisting in investigations of suspected violations for enforcement actions in accordance with the ADEC Enforcement Manual.

Ocean rangers must:

Be a U.S. Coast Guard licensed third assistant engineer or higher
Pass pre-employment questionnaire to include disclosure if the ocean ranger applicant has had a DUI/DWI conviction within the last ten years-major felonies would be identified during the TWIC investigation

Once selected for the program, ocean rangers must complete a customized five-day training course at RTM STAR Center. This course will include training in:

State of Alaska and ADEC administrative and enforcement procedures
Inspection and verification of the systems and procedures onboard large commercial passenger vessels required to meet state and federal marine discharge and pollution requirements
Occupational safety and health
Maritime security awareness
Professional and ethical conduct

All AMO members interested in applying for this program should immediately send their resumé to:

Roy Sunden
Faststream Inc. Cruise Division
1500 Cordova Rd.
Suite 210
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
FAX: (954) 467-9616

AMO members should direct all salary and benefit inquiries to:

The AMO national executive board
member for inland waters
(954) 367-1012

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