Sr. Captain

HAVASU LANDING RESORT AND CASINO
Enterprise of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 1707
Havasu Lake, CA 92363
Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) Phone (760) 858-5100 Fax (760) 858-5279

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472).

• Establish operational procedures for activities such as, observing USCG procedures, navigating the boats and ongoing safety/firefighting/man-overboard drills.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all laws pertaining to marine transportation.
• Confer with representatives of management to formulate polices, determine need for programs and coordinate programs with Havasu Landing Resort activities.
• Confer with representatives of local governments to ensure cooperation and coordination of transportation activities with law enforcement, firefighting and emergency agencies.
• Train and set standards for vessel captains and deckhands.
• Prepare manual for standard operating procedures to include safety and general operations.
• Monitor procedures and recommend changes of the manual to management.
• Maintain order and guest safety on the boats.
• Report mechanical problems to the Resort General Manager and Maintenance Department
• Help to schedule regular maintenance and cleaning of vessels.
• Ensure vessels are ready for USCG inspections and keep records of those inspections.
• Other responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training officers, crew and other employees, planning assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining officers and crew, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Administer employee scheduling and pay through payroll program.
• Oversee daily ticketing and accounting activities.
• Maintain the vessel budget and help maximize cost efficiency as directed.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintaining instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, verify facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Flexible and able to change schedule as required by weather and other factors.
• Must have the ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in verbal, written, oral, mathematical and diagram from.
• Prepares the vessel for and attends all USCG annual inspections and drydocks, as required.
• Oversee all drug and alcohol testing as required per USCG requirements and company policy.
• Coaches, disciplines, and/or terminates crew as necessary in a timely and appropriate manner, seeking the guidance of the Human Resource Manager.
• Must be able to perform any and all other duties as assigned by management.

• College degree preferred.
• STCW Basic Safety Training preferred
• STCW Crowd Management preferred
• Radar Observer endorsement preferred
• Must be age 21 or older
• Must hold a 100 ton or higher USCG Master’s License
• A valid issued TWIC card
• Three years in previous management or supervisory position in marine transportation
• Must have a thorough mechanical knowledge of boats and their operation
• Previous guest service experience essential, preferably on passenger boats.
• Ability to command and perform multiple tasks under pressure.

• Pass USCG pre-employment drug screen
• Must meet USCG physical examination requirements.
• Must be able to climb steep stairs, sit or stand for long periods of time and able to fit and climb through 24-inch deck hatch.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, pull, climb and crawl without restrictions.
• Must have good vision (corrected to 20/20.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.