Boat Engineer

Class Specifications – G.45
Boat Engineer – 8355

February 1, 1982

Class Concept

Under general supervision incumbents perform duties in the maintenance and operation of engineering equipment aboard a small vessel engaged in oceanographic research; and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents typically are assigned responsibility for the repair, operation and maintenance of engines, auxiliaries and other related plant equipment on vessels with a weight of less than 200 gross tons and with less than 1,000 horsepower.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for positions in the Boat Engineer class are expected to possess the licenses, skills, knowledges, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positions.

Note: Specific qualification requirements are approved for positions by the Personnel Manager in accordance with the provisions of Staff Personnel Policies 210.8 and 210.9.