Second Officer

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Government Full time

Overview:
The Marine Directorate is the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established in April 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas.

The Marine Patrol Vessels are involved in monitoring compliance with International, UK and National rules and regulations of licensed activities in the marine environment around Scotland out to 200 miles and beyond when required. This includes enforcing UK and International fisheries laws and regulations. This is intended to assist the conservation of fish stocks and in creating the conditions necessary for the existence of a modern and sustainable sea fishing industry.

The Marine Research Vessels’ main function is to ensure efficient and effective provision at sea to support the work of the scientific programme within the Marine Directorate. Information gathered on research cruises is essential to the success of the scientific programme. To ensure this success both Marine Research Vessels are fitted with a wide range of deployment and recovery facilities for fishing gear and equipment, scientific and environmental sensors, and data gathering systems.

The Marine Protection Vessels are Minna, Jura and Hirta. Minna is 47 metres in length and both Jura and Hirta are 84 metres in length. These vessels carry out patrols which normally last 21 days. Marine Directorate Operations branch also operate a number of smaller independent craft within the inshore protection programme.

MRV Alba Na Mara and MRV Scotia are 27 metres and 69 metres in length respectively. Research cruises vary in length, but generally are no more than 22 days.

All vessels work double crewing allowing for trip on/trip off rostering.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist Commanding Officer to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
- British Sea Fishery Officer duties
- Responsible officer on mooring stations
- Navigating Officer and responsible to the Commanding Officer for Passage Planning, maintenance of charts and nautical publications, Responsible for the upkeep and filing of Publications supplied by the contracted chart Agent as part of the new edition service.
- Ensuring bridge and navigational equipment is operational, and informing Commanding Officer of any deficiencies.
- Inspecting and ensuring that all lifesaving, portable fire fighting equipment and pollution prevention equipment are maintained in good condition and ready for immediate use and reporting any deficiencies to Commanding Officer.
- The upkeep of muster lists, SOLAS training manual, and records pertaining to inspections and maintenance of lifesaving and portable fire fighting equipment.
- Designated GMDSS operator responsible for radio communications during distress incidents, carrying out radio stations tests, and maintaining radio logbook.
- Other duties at the discretion of the Commanding Officer
- Boarding Officer duties and associated duties when assigned to the Inshore Protection Programme

**Competencies**:
Communications and Engagement

Improving Performance

Analysis and Use of Evidence

Self-Awareness

Job related professional and technical skills

Essential Criteria & Qualifications:

- A minimum of an Unlimited Officer of the Watch certificate of competency.

All STCW qualifications

Valid ENG 1 Unlimited area

Security Duties Certificate

**Essential Criteria**:
1. Recent experience of being a sea going Officer of the Watch and bridge watch keeping officer, with an up-to-date knowledge of the marine industry and can demonstrate the ability to work safely to high standards in a marine environment.

2. Proven experience of carrying out passage planning, chart corrections and be able to maintain marine publications to ensure adherence to the Safety Management System.

3. Well organised, and able to respond to competing priorities, adapting skills to changing circumstances whilst in a small team.

4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with staff at all levels.

**Interview and Assessment**:Dates to be confirmed

**Minimum time in post**:
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

**HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**:
**How to apply**:
**Additional information**:
For further information, please download and review the “Person Specification” which you will find below.

**Person_Specification_Band_B**

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