Job Announcement: Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy Fred Total Views: 88 February 2, 2010 The Department of Transportation has announced a search for a Superintendent for the US Merchant Marine Academy. Job Title: Superintendent, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Department: Department Of Transportation Agency: Maritime Administration Job Announcement Number: MARAD-10-02-NG SALARY RANGE: 119,554.00 – 179,700.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 22, 2010 to Monday, April 19, 2010 SERIES & GRADE: ES-0340-0/0 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 0 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – South Eastern New York, NY WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals. JOB SUMMARY: The Superintendent of the US Merchant Marine Academy is responsible for the development of scholastic standards which encourage the intellectual, professional growth and physical well-being of midshipmen, and effective and economical operation of the Academy’s facilities. The incumbent has a profound impact on the Academy’s ability to educate and train individuals to be highly qualified licensed merchant marine officers inspired to sail on vessels of the United States. Come on board with us and take a journey that will challenge your mind and develop your career. The quality of our lives, the shape of our communities and the productivity of our Nation’s economy depend on our transportation systems. We recognize and value the importance of our workforce and the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that each employee brings. The U.S. Department of Transportation: Careers in Motion. – DOT ( Click to read the full job posting ) Here is a hint of the type of person they are looking for: 1. Experience that reflects the ability to provide executive leadership for planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive academic program at the Nation’s maritime academy. This individual must also have the leadership abil