Assistant Engineer – US National Park Service Vesse Ranger III – Houghton, MI
Job Description:
Isle Royale National Park – Houghton, MI. Isle Royale National Park is seeking candidates for an immediate position as Assistant Engineer of the USNPS Ranger III, a 165’, 1700 hp passenger (H), tank (D) and miscellaneous cargo (I) vessel. The Ranger III provides logistical support and commercial passenger/freight service during the months of April – October to a wilderness island national park located approximately 70 miles north of park headquarters in Lake Superior. During the off-season months (November – March), this position will be duty stationed at park headquarters in Houghton, MI.
The Assistant Engineer serves as assistant to the Chief Engineer in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all engine room and associated machinery,refrigeration, plumbing, heating, and mechanical/hydraulic and electric/electronic systems.
This is a permanent-full time, federal government position, with a competitive wage and benefits package.
Job Requirements:
Requirements include a current USCG License as “3rd Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels of Unlimited Horsepower” OR as “Assistant Engineer of Motor Vessels, Limited 2,000 Horsepower” or greater.
To Apply, Contact:
Contact Aaron Persenaire, Ranger III Captain, at (906) 487-7163, for further job-related information or with questions. Please email resumes/qualifications to (aaron_persenaire@nps.gov) or mail to: Isle Royale National Park, 800 E Lakeshore Dr., Houghton, MI.
