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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Wilmington, NC · Management

$50 – $58 / hour

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 31, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A Port Captain role supervising vessel masters and floating plant operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, combining technical oversight of dredging systems with personnel management and budget planning. This suits experienced maritime professionals with Coast Guard licensing and supervisory background.

Our summary, not U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • U.S. Coast Guard Master license (1600+ GRT or higher, Near Coastal Waters)
  • TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • STCW certification from U.S. Coast Guard
  • Knowledge of deck department and engine room operations
  • Personnel management experience

Nice to have

  • Experience with Corps District project managers and customers
  • Knowledge of efficiency improvement methods

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