EXT Marine Surveyor MS(2),
Department
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Business Area
Harwich Marine Office
Number of Vacancies
1
Location: Region
South East
Location: City/Town
Walton-on-the-Naze
Location: Building/Site
Harwich Marine Office at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex.
Grade
HEO
Equivalent Grade
MS(2)
Salary Minimum
£24,782
Salary Maximum
£31,006
Type of Role
Other
Reserved/Non Reserved posts
This is a Non Reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members
Security
Basic check
Criminal Records Bureau Check
This post does not require a Criminal Records Bureau Check
Is a medical required for this post?
Yes
Job Description
Background for the Role
To assist in meeting the Government’s maritime strategy for Safer Ships and Cleaner Seas by (a) ensuring that MCA Business Plan tasks and objectives are satisfactorily fulfilled and (b) upholding the development, promotion and enforcement of high standards of marine safety in order to minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users and to minimise pollution from ships of the sea and coastline. The above to be in accordance with MCA Service Standards, QMS Procedures and Work Instructions.
Main Roles & Accountabilities
MS2 Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the PFVS with key responsibilities.
• Carry out Survey, Audit, Inspection and Enforcement activities as required in line with competencies achieved. This will include (but not limited to), fishing vessel surveys or inspections, code vessel inspections, security inspections and security plan approvals.
Other MS2 responsibilities.
• To maintain a high level of technical knowledge of S&I activities in accordance with competencies achieved.
• Support the Enforcement Unit when dealing with any offences committed in the Region.
• Maintain and develop appropriate accreditation within the Surveyor Training Scheme.
• Act as local customer service manager, lead surveyor, issue of certification, provide advice to the public and colleagues, approve ships plans, investigate complaints.
• Contribute when requested by PMS/SIC/AOM to Regional response in respect of agency-wide initiatives and parliamentary correspondence including Parliamentary Questions.
Takes responsibility for own health and safety and that of others.
Ensures that own continuous professional development is ongoing and own professional knowledge is up to date.
Minimum qualifications:
(a) STCW II/2 Master unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
(b) STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency ; or
(c) Honours Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical and Marine Engineering or Marine Technology; or
alternatively:
FV Class 1 supported by extensive experience in a managerial role onboard ship or in a technical capacity of responsibility within the maritime industry. The essential breadth of relevant experience would not normally be gained in less than 5 years following qualification.
Exceptional candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered:
(a) II/2 Chief Mate (unlimited) or III/2 Second Engineer >3000kW; supported by extensive experience at that level onboard ship; or
(b) HND(Subject as per degrees above - to allow for entry to degree course) plus extensive experience in a technical capacity within the marine industry.
Other Requirements:
The successful candidate will be required to meet a health standard.
Travel on official duty around the United Kingdom(often to remote locations) is a requirement which may involve overnight stays.
On occasion, there will be a requirement to work outside of normal conditioned hours.
Short-term visits abroad for survey and inspection work will also be necessary.
Essential Criteria
Ship types & Design - demonstrate an understanding of design and purpose of various craft – Level 2
Ship's Equipment - demonstrate an understanding of the design, purpose and operation of ship equipment (Level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
Ship Construction - demonstrate an understanding of construction methods – Level 2
Maritime Operations - demonstrate a knowledge of shipboard operations (level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
To assist in meeting the Government’s maritime strategy for Safer Ships and Cleaner Seas by (a) ensuring that MCA Business Plan tasks and objectives are satisfactorily fulfilled and (b) upholding the development, promotion and enforcement of high standards of marine safety in order to minimise loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users and to minimise pollution from ships of the sea and coastline. The above to be in accordance with MCA Service Standards, QMS Procedures and Work Instructions.
Main Roles & Accountabilities
MS2 Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the PFVS with key responsibilities.
• Carry out Survey, Audit, Inspection and Enforcement activities as required in line with competencies achieved. This will include (but not limited to), fishing vessel surveys or inspections, code vessel inspections, security inspections and security plan approvals.
Other MS2 responsibilities.
• To maintain a high level of technical knowledge of S&I activities in accordance with competencies achieved.
• Support the Enforcement Unit when dealing with any offences committed in the Region.
• Maintain and develop appropriate accreditation within the Surveyor Training Scheme.
• Act as local customer service manager, lead surveyor, issue of certification, provide advice to the public and colleagues, approve ships plans, investigate complaints.
• Contribute when requested by PMS/SIC/AOM to Regional response in respect of agency-wide initiatives and parliamentary correspondence including Parliamentary Questions.
Takes responsibility for own health and safety and that of others.
Ensures that own continuous professional development is ongoing and own professional knowledge is up to date.
Minimum qualifications:
(a) STCW II/2 Master unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
(b) STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency ; or
(c) Honours Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical and Marine Engineering or Marine Technology; or
alternatively:
FV Class 1 supported by extensive experience in a managerial role onboard ship or in a technical capacity of responsibility within the maritime industry. The essential breadth of relevant experience would not normally be gained in less than 5 years following qualification.
Exceptional candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered:
(a) II/2 Chief Mate (unlimited) or III/2 Second Engineer >3000kW; supported by extensive experience at that level onboard ship; or
(b) HND(Subject as per degrees above - to allow for entry to degree course) plus extensive experience in a technical capacity within the marine industry.
Other Requirements:
The successful candidate will be required to meet a health standard.
Travel on official duty around the United Kingdom(often to remote locations) is a requirement which may involve overnight stays.
On occasion, there will be a requirement to work outside of normal conditioned hours.
Short-term visits abroad for survey and inspection work will also be necessary.
Essential Criteria
Ship types & Design - demonstrate an understanding of design and purpose of various craft – Level 2
Ship's Equipment - demonstrate an understanding of the design, purpose and operation of ship equipment (Level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
Ship Construction - demonstrate an understanding of construction methods – Level 2
Maritime Operations - demonstrate a knowledge of shipboard operations (level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
Competencies
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Ship types & Design - demonstrate an understanding of design and purpose of various craft – Level 2
Ship's Equipment - demonstrate an understanding of the design, purpose and operation of ship equipment (Level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
Ship Construction - demonstrate an understanding of construction methods – Level 2
Maritime Operations - demonstrate a knowledge of shipboard operations (level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COMPETENCIES – all at level 3
Customer Service
Partnership Working and Stakeholder Management
Applicants should read the guidance on the link below before completing their application.
The Professional Skills for Government (PSG) Framework, can be downloaded from the MCA website. To view the PSG Framework please copy and paste the following address into your web browser.
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/aboutus/mcga-aboutus-careers/mcga-aboutus-trawls/mcga-hr-recruitment-app-docs.htm
Ship types & Design - demonstrate an understanding of design and purpose of various craft – Level 2
Ship's Equipment - demonstrate an understanding of the design, purpose and operation of ship equipment (Level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
Ship Construction - demonstrate an understanding of construction methods – Level 2
Maritime Operations - demonstrate a knowledge of shipboard operations (level 2 for fishing vessel surveyor) – Level 1
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COMPETENCIES – all at level 3
Customer Service
Partnership Working and Stakeholder Management
Applicants should read the guidance on the link below before completing their application.
The Professional Skills for Government (PSG) Framework, can be downloaded from the MCA website. To view the PSG Framework please copy and paste the following address into your web browser.
http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga07-home/aboutus/mcga-aboutus-careers/mcga-aboutus-trawls/mcga-hr-recruitment-app-docs.htm
Qualification(s)
(a) STCW II/2 Master unlimited Certificate of Competency; or
(b) STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency ; or
(c) Honours Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical and Marine Engineering or Marine Technology; or
alternatively:
FV Class 1 supported by extensive experience in a managerial role onboard ship or in a technical capacity of responsibility within the maritime industry. The essential breadth of relevant experience would not normally be gained in less than 5 years following qualification.
Exceptional candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered:
(a) II/2 Chief Mate (unlimited) or III/2 Second Engineer >3000kW; supported by extensive experience at that level onboard ship; or
(b) HND(Subject as per degrees above - to allow for entry to degree course) plus extensive experience in a technical capacity within the marine industry.
(b) STCW III/2 Chief Engineer unlimited Certificate of Competency ; or
(c) Honours Degree in Naval Architecture, Ship Science, Marine Engineering, Mechanical and Marine Engineering or Marine Technology; or
alternatively:
FV Class 1 supported by extensive experience in a managerial role onboard ship or in a technical capacity of responsibility within the maritime industry. The essential breadth of relevant experience would not normally be gained in less than 5 years following qualification.
Exceptional candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered:
(a) II/2 Chief Mate (unlimited) or III/2 Second Engineer >3000kW; supported by extensive experience at that level onboard ship; or
(b) HND(Subject as per degrees above - to allow for entry to degree course) plus extensive experience in a technical capacity within the marine industry.
Working Pattern
This job/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including Job Share arrangements).
Employment Terms: Post Type
Permanent
Employment Terms: Hours
37
Contact and further details
For more information about the role please contact Andrew Rudge on 01255 682107 or e mail Andrew.rudge@mcga.gov.uk
This post is being advertised externally - if you are offered a post, a check against the National Collection of Criminal Records will be undertaken.
If you have difficulty accessing the application or any system related issued please contact Shared Services on 0844 8920343.
This post is being advertised externally - if you are offered a post, a check against the National Collection of Criminal Records will be undertaken.
If you have difficulty accessing the application or any system related issued please contact Shared Services on 0844 8920343.
The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
Closing date
23 Feb 2012
Follow link to apply
https://vacancies.dft.gov.uk/
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