Second Officer
3 weeks ago
**Details**:
**Reference number**:
- 343911**Salary**:
- £45,220 - £48,373- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:
- Other- Second Officer**Contract type**:
- Permanent**Type of role**:
- Operational Delivery**Working pattern**:
- Full-time**Number of jobs available**:
- 2Contents
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About the job
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Location
- Leith, Scotland, EH6 6QQAbout the job
**Job summary**:
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.
**Job description**:
- 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
**Person specification**:
- 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.
- Proven experience of carrying out passage planning, chart corrections and be able to maintain marine publications to ensure adherence to the Safety Management System.
- Well organised, and able to respond to competing priorities, adapting skills to changing circumstances whilst in a small team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in dealing with staff at all levels.
**Benefits**:
- Alongside your salary of £45,220, Scottish Government contributes £12,209 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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**Selection process details**:
- Sift and Interview dates TBC- Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.**Security**:
- People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.**Nationality requirements**:
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