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Note: This position is open only to current Cal Poly Maritime Academy–Solano
Campus
LICENSED TRACK STUDENTS
Working Title: Secured Watch (Licensed Track) Student Assistant
Classification Title: Student Assistant
Department Name: Marine Programs
Time Base: Part-time
Hours to be Worked: Up to 20 hours per week
Supervisor's Name: Captain Bannister
Pay Plan: Hourly
Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants
Employment Type: Temporary
Pay Rate:
* Hourly Rate: $20
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Summary:
The Student Assistant Secured Watch Stander is responsible for supporting the
safety and security of the Training Ship Golden Bear. Secured Watch consists of
two (2) licensed track Engine and two (2) licensed track Deck cadets on duty at
all times. Watch assignments will generally consist of four (4)-hour shifts
unless otherwise approved.
We are currently seeking licensed track students to provide Secured Watch
coverage during the following holidays:
* Labor Day (September 7): Secured Watch begins Friday, September 4 at 16:00
and ends Tuesday, September 8 at 08:00.
* Veterans Day (November 11): Secured Watch begins Tuesday, November 10 at
16:00 and ends Thursday, November 12 at 08:00.
* Thanksgiving Break (November 23–29): Secured Watch begins Friday, November 20
at 16:00 and ends Monday, November 30 at 08:00.
About the 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 [http://maritime.calpoly.edu/].
Please watch the video linked here
[https://vimeo.com/1136701425/078548ab0e?fl=ip&fe=ec] to learn more about the
CSU system.
Job Duties: Stand a deck or engine watch aboard Training Ship Golden Bear.
Deck/Engine Watch Standers
Student Assistants will stand a Deck or Engine Watch aboard the Training Ship
Golden Bear and follow all Night and Standing Orders. Responsibilities include:
* Completing all required rounds.
* Maintaining an accurate and legible logbook.
* Maintaining controlled access to the port and surrounding areas.
* Providing a thorough watch turnover to the person relieving the watch.
* Following established shipboard safety, security, and emergency procedures.
* Performing other watch-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
General Requirements
* Must be a currently enrolled student.
* Must be fit for duty.
* Each watch must include at least one qualified upper-level student.
Upper-Level Students
* Knowledge of fire safety and emergency procedures.
* Knowledge of flooding safety and emergency procedures.
* Knowledge of overall security procedures.
* Knowledge of appropriate power outage protocols and procedures.
* Knowledge of proper incident notification procedures.
* Demonstrated competency in completing all required rounds.
First-Year/Transfer Students
* Must be fit for duty.
* Must be able to follow Night and Standing Orders and instructions provided by
the upper-level Watch Stander or appropriate ship personnel.
* Must be willing and able to learn required watch, safety, and security
procedures.
Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or
Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator
at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix [https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix]
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 Maritime Academy 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. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s
Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other
applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of
discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs,
policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent
many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive,
respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of
open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence
and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and
activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage
meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education
institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals
to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development,
faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support
programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or
authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of
hire.
Integration:
Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy
integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,
forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with
California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California
Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and
applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources
and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime
branding and templates.
Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Poly Maritime
Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover
letter and resume.
Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed
or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose
whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial
decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last
7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign
a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s
current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.