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Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada.

We are seeking a skilled General Vessel Assistant to join our team as the GVA at the Narragansett Bay Test Facility, in Newport, RI. As the GVA, you will be responsible for assisting in the safe operation of a variety of vessels including, RHIB's, workboats, patrol boats, dive boats, and the 100' R/V Transporter in support of various range activities. You will be primarily responsible for driving the small craft at the test facility, and may fill in as Captain of larger vessel if you have a 100 ton NC license. You will also be responsible for assisting in all rigging operations, plus the proper maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment. Part of this role is helping ensure the proper performance of all government contract requirements. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the vessel, crew, equipment, and any passengers participating in test operations. Work will typically occur Monday-Friday between 0600-1700, typically for no longer than 8 hours.

• Help operate and manage vessels within the legal requirements of USCG, US Navy, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
• Assure that the appropriately trained crew are aboard.
• Perform all required pre-boarding and disembarkation duties as outlined by vessel Captain and company policy.
• Perform all vessel underway duties as outlined by Captain and company policy.
• Ensure the vessel has all required charts and publications for the service route.
• Confirm proper and safe mooring of all government-owned vessels to provide the appropriate level of safeguarding of assets and equipment.
• Compile, review, and maintain any / all required vessel logs, reports, and forms as required by the government and company policy.
• Assist with Risk Management, taking corrective actions per company policy and as critical situations require.
• Provide for the safety and appropriate training of marine and non-marine crew.
• Maintain a strong interest in the vessels, the crew, and equipment and manage it accordingly.
• Assist in conducting Safety audits both as mandated by Captain and company policy and as circumstances require. Supervise the coordination of corrective action indicated as a result of safety audits.
• Ensure that the performance and behavior of crew meet legal and professional requirements.
• Provide discipline for infractions of policy by crewmembers.
• Consult with the Program Manager about infractions by crew members.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Valid Merchant Mariners Credential (MMC)
• Minimum OUPV license, 100T preferred
• Have secret clearance or be eligible for secret clearance
• Experience rigging, deploying, and recovering large in-water equipment
• Experience opening in-water vessels of at least 100' in length
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid USCG Medical Certificate
• Valid TWIC Card
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Ability to pass a written exam

The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.