Summer 2026 Seasonal Boat Captain - Boston Harbor Islands State Park

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Master, Fisheries Research Vessel (Boat Captain).
Salaries are based on a schedule of 40 hours worked, outdoors in all types of weather. Schedule to be assigned will include one weekend day, Four 10 hr shifts/week, holidays & extended hours may be required, schedule may vary depending on seasonal operational needs

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the operation and maintenance of research vessels.
• Based on assignment, a Radiotelephone Third Class Operator permit, a Radiotelephone First or Second Class Operator license or any Radiotelephone Operator license/permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.

Responsibilities

• Navigate vessels, inshore and offshore, tow and transport persons, equipment and material.
• Clean, maintain, recommend, oversee, supervise and develop specifications for refitting of aluminum, steel and fiberglass vessels and shipboard systems, including diesel, gas engines, outboard/inboard drives.
• Operate equipment for the navigation, operation and maintenance of vessels.
• Supervise the loading and unloading of vessels with knowledge of the carrying capacity and limits of stability of each vessel.
• Schedule and coordinate work/activities between marine and shore base facilities.
• Participate in and/or supervise the maintenance, towing and installation of docks, wharves, piers, floats and associated hardware.
• Prepare work list for periodic hauling, blocking, overhauling and repair of vessels and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain records and logs of maintenance, areas patrolled, materials transported, inventory of supplies and requisitions.
• Patrol harbor and coastal areas, aid in enforcement of laws, rules and regulations. Contact proper authorities in emergency situations.
• Provide technical assistance to researchers, engineers, planners and contractors, regarding marine and adjacent base facilities and the operations of same.
• Assist persons and vessels in distress.
• Assist in SCUBA and underwater operations on agency vessels and facilities.
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed