Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer and with work direction from the First Assistant Engineer, the Third Assistant Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of the training ship engineer equipment and spaces, and supervising the training ship student workers and staff. This position will also be required to sail aboard the Training Ship for the annual Summer Sea Term.

This position is located in Vallejo, California at the Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

Department Summary

The Office of Marine Programs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy is responsible for Waterfront Operations, the Training Ship, and Summer Sea Term. The Training Ship is where cadets bring Learn by Doing to life – on campus and at sea. Students train aboard the training ship during the academic year and during Summer Sea Term, applying classroom theory to real-world maritime systems.

Key Qualifications

• Must be capable of independent work and sound decision-making with limited supervision.
• Must be willing to support auxiliary projects and responsibilities during periods of vessel inactivity.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Licenses, Certificates, and Credentials:

• USCG Merchant Mariner's Credential (or the ability to obtain one prior to sailing) with the below endorsements:
• National Only
• 3rd Assistant Engineer - Of Motor Propelled Vessels
• Lifeboatman
• STCW
• Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch (OICEW)
• Advanced Firefighting
• Basic Training
• Proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats (PSC)
• Security Awareness
• Transportation Identification Card (TWIC), or ability to obtain by date of hire
• Medical Certificate with international and domestic endorsements, or ability to obtain by date of hire
• U.S. Passport, or ability to obtain one prior to sailing

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website here for additional information.

About Cal Poly

Known for its Learn by Doing philosophy, Cal Poly is ranked among the top 10 public universities in the nation. Each year, more than 23,000 top-tier students come to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Solano County to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities, maritime and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit www.calpoly.edu.

About Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu.

Working Within the California State University System

As part of the California State University, the nation's largest public four-year university system, Cal Poly employees contribute to a broader mission of advancing knowledge, creating opportunity and serving the people of California.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.