- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.
Ship and Boat Captains spend a lot of their time Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment. They are naturally good at Far Vision, Problem Sensitivity, Spatial Orientation, and Glare Sensitivity. Ship and Boat Captains are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Transportation and are skilled at Operation and Control and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Handling and Moving Objects
Coaching and Developing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing and Building Teams
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing General Physical Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Far Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Spatial Orientation
Glare Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Reaction Time
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Control Precision
Written Expression
Selective Attention
Near Vision
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Auditory Attention
Category Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Depth Perception
Visualization
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Information Ordering
Speed of Closure
Speech Recognition
Originality
Multilimb Coordination
Visual Color Discrimination
Hearing Sensitivity
Rate Control
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Flexibility of Closure
Number Facility
Manual Dexterity
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Finger Dexterity
Mathematical Reasoning
Trunk Strength
Sound Localization
Extent Flexibility
Static Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Memorization
Stamina
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Dynamic Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Enterprising
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Education and Training
Psychology
Mechanical
Administration and Management
Geography
Mathematics
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
English Language
Physics
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Production and Processing
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Design
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Building and Construction
Biology
Philosophy and Theology
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
History and Archeology
Wages
Texas
$90,870
Alabama
$87,330
Tennessee
$83,470
Washington
$76,690
Missouri
$75,890
Louisiana
$72,270
Delaware
$71,320
Maryland
$69,320
New York
$66,650
Virginia
$66,260
Oregon
$65,850
Kentucky
$65,510
California
$63,070
Ohio
$62,470
Iowa
$61,200
New Jersey
$60,780
Mississippi
$60,450
Connecticut
$60,020
Alaska
$58,780
Georgia
$55,910
Rhode Island
$55,570
Wisconsin
$55,350
Indiana
$54,000
Hawaii
$52,360
West Virginia
$50,340
Minnesota
$48,370
New Hampshire
$47,970
Maine
$47,030
Pennsylvania
$46,120
Illinois
$45,850
Massachusetts
$44,260
Michigan
$44,220
North Carolina
$43,120
South Carolina
$42,060
Florida
$39,920
Guam
$38,970
Virgin Islands
$30,120
Puerto Rico
$29,930
Skills
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Management of Personnel Resources
Operation Monitoring
Time Management
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Active Learning
Persuasion
Service Orientation
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Negotiation
Troubleshooting
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Selection
Operations Analysis
Science
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Leadership
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Initiative
Independence
Persistence
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Concern for Others
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Contact With Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Consequence of Error
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Coordinate or Lead Others
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Level of Competition
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Sitting
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Interview and hire crew members.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Interview and hire crew members.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Interview and hire crew members.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Interview and hire crew members.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interview and hire crew members.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Interview and hire crew members.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interview and hire crew members.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Interview and hire crew members.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, by using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
Maintain boats and equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, and life preservers.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, and oxygen.
Direct and coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading and unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, and operating, maintaining, and repairing ship equipment.
Assign watches and living quarters to crew members.
Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices, and following contour lines on charts.
Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates and ramps, and pull guard chains across entries.
Monitor the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers.
Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, and/or repaired.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment, and conformance to regulations.
Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and/or cargo and passenger status.
Purchase supplies and equipment.
Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, and radios.
Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, and lighthouses.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Interview and hire crew members.
Resolve questions or problems with customs officials.
Tow and maneuver barges, or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
Collect fares from customers, or signal ferryboat helpers to collect fares.
Perform various marine duties such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports and harbors, and patrolling beaches.
Sort logs, form log booms, and salvage lost logs.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level