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Officer

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - G.45
First Officer - 8342
Second Officer - 8343
Third Officer - 8344

September, 1981

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SERIES CONCEPT

Incumbents perform ship officer duties aboard a seagoing vessel engaged 
in oceanographic research; and perform other related duties as required.

                         CLASS CONCEPT

First Officer

Under direction, incumbents serve as first mates supervising deck and 
crewmember activities aboard a seagoing vessel engaged in 
oceanographic research.

At sea, incumbents typically direct crewmembers in preparing a smooth 
chart of cruise, locating hydrographic stations and bathythermograph 
positions; in preparing weather reports; and in notifying scientific 
personnel of the location and time of arrival at stations.  Incumbents 
take charge of the forecastle in mooring and weighing anchor; direct the 
crew in the event of fire, and in the operation of technical equipment 
such as Loran, Radar and Fathometers; may act as deck officer or 
navigator; and may supervise Second Officers or crewmembers.

In port, incumbents direct the deck force; assign the crew to stations, 
and to maintenance duties; prepare the watch lists; and stand security 
watch when required.

Second Officer

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as second mates aboard a 
seagoing vessel engaged in oceanographic research; are assigned 
responsibilities as second assistants for supervising deck and 
crewmember activities under the general supervision of the First 
Officer; or may act as first mates aboard smaller seagoing vessels of 
approximately 100 gross tons displacement.

Incumbents typically stand watch on bridge as officer of the day; 
supervise and train crewmembers for activities such as wire and rope 
splicing, hull upkeep, maintenance of running and standing rigging, 
and the hoisting and lowering of small boats; assist in preparing a 
smooth chart of course; stand security watch; may act as deck officer or 
navigator; and may supervise oilers.

Third Officer

Under general supervision, incumbents serve as deck officers aboard a 
seagoing vessel engaged in oceanographic research.  On larger seagoing 
vessels, incumbents serve as additional officers to supervise and to 
serve as officer of the watch.

Incumbents typically supervise crewmembers, and the maintenance, 
operation and handling of ships' boats; serve as deck officers; stand 
security watch; and perform skilled deck duties in general shipboard 
procedure as required.

Incumbents may function as medical assistants by performing and 
administering first aid to the crew and scientific party and advising 
the Captain in all cases of injured or ill crew or scientific personnel.

                    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for positions in the Officer series 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.

For Medical Assistant assignments only, incumbents must possess the 
legal requirements for the practice of medicine or have independent duty 
emergency experience such as a para-medic.

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