JOB TITLE: CAPTAIN, FLAGSHIP NIAGARA

JOB CODE: 27640

DEFINITION: This is administrative and supervisory work in the operation of the United States Brig Niagara.

The employee in this job is responsible for the supervision, administration, planning, and execution of the operations of the United States Brig Niagara, including budgeting, maintenance, safety, public education, and sailing. Work involves developing annual and long-range plans itemizing all projected costs for the operation and maintenance of the vessel and assisting with soliciting corporate and individual funding sources to augment operating costs, as well as ensuring the seaworthiness of the craft through review of the regular maintenance schedule, oversight of major repairs, and evaluating staff assigned to the ship. Work includes assisting in educational, interpretive, and promotional programs and events, overseeing public visitation aboard the ship, and functioning as a resource concerning maritime history and square-rigged ships. Sailing responsibilities include developing voyage plans, arranging ports-of-call, preparing and submitting required permit applications and reports, and commanding the ship when underway. Supervision is exercised over a professional crew and oversight may be exercised over volunteers. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of a Museum and Historic Site Administrator and is reviewed through conferences and written reports for the effective attainment of goals and objectives.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Develops annual and long-range budgets by itemizing all projected costs for the operation and maintenance of the ship.

• Evaluates crew size, equipment needs, and maintenance costs to plan voyages, port visits, and educational programs.

• Assists with corporate and private sector fundraising benefiting the United States Brig Niagara and its facilities.

• Reviews the maintenance program and major repairs to ensure the vessel's seaworthiness.

• Evaluates the overall performance of the crew and commands the craft when underway.

• Trains and develops assigned employees and volunteers in ship operations and programs.

• Provides advice and counsel to Historical and Museum Commission members and staff concerning maritime history.

• Represents the Commonwealth as a public relations liaison to the media, dignitaries, and the public.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• The employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the operation of 200-ton class auxiliary sail vessels.

• Knowledge of the maintenance of wooden ships and traditional rigging.

• Knowledge of maritime history and square-rigged sailing ships.

• Knowledge of the history of the United States Brig Niagara and its role in the War of 1812.

• Knowledge of the duties associated with crew members.

• Ability to formulate budgets, project expenses, and allocate resources efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

• Ability to write reports and recommendations related to the ship and its operations.

• Ability to develop a team of volunteer workers.

• Ability to conduct tours and speak before large groups of people.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities)

• Five years of experience commanding a tall ship as a chief mate or captain, including two years commanding a traditional square-rigged vessel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires possession of a Master of 200 or greater tons, Near Coastal with Auxiliary Sail endorsement or a Master of 200 or greater tons, Oceans with Auxiliary Sail endorsement, issued by the United States Coast Guard.