The Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS) is seeking qualified individuals for the role of Conservation Ranger III – Boat Operator. This position is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of boats within the agency's conservation efforts. The role involves a combination of operational duties, maintenance, and reporting to support the agency's mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To operate the boat from one point to another in accordance with applicable rules, regulation and acceptable general practices;
• To conduct established schedules for patrol and surveillance;
• To report any deficiencies or irregularities to the Boat in charge.
• To inspect the boat before and after any route/journey in order to identify required maintenances or rehabilitation;
• To ensure that a boat and its equipment are available and are in good condition;
• To carry out minor/routine maintenances of the boat;
• To ensure that life jacket and other rescue equipment are available in the boat;
• To record and maintain records pertaining to any journey in the Logbook;
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Holder of Form IV Certificate plus Certificate in one of the following fields: Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution.
• The candidate must possess a Mandatory Certificate of navigating ferries approved by Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute or recognized Institution recognized by Government/IMO, Rating forming part of Navigation Watch issued by TASAC or other Institution recognized by Government/IMO and attended at least six (6) months sea time course in Marine/Navigation services.
• The candidate shall be required to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course.

• To operate the boat from one point to another in accordance with applicable rules, regulation and acceptable general practices
• To conduct established schedules for patrol and surveillance
• To report any deficiencies or irregularities to the Boat in charge
• To inspect the boat before and after any route/journey in order to identify required maintenances or rehabilitation
• To ensure that a boat and its equipment are available and are in good condition
• To carry out minor/routine maintenances of the boat
• To ensure that life jacket and other rescue equipment are available in the boat
• To record and maintain records pertaining to any journey in the Logbook
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned time to time by Immediate Supervisor

• Boat operation
• Patrol and surveillance
• Boat inspection
• Boat maintenance
• Record keeping
• Maritime Transport
• Marine Engineering
• Shipping and Logistics Management
• Navigating ferries
• Rating forming part of Navigation Watch

• Form IV Certificate
• Certificate in Maritime Transport, Marine Engineering, Shipping and Logistics Management or equivalent qualifications from recognized Institution
• Mandatory Certificate of navigating ferries approved by Dar es Salaam Maritime Institute or recognized Institution recognized by Government/IMO
• Rating forming part of Navigation Watch issued by TASAC or other Institution recognized by Government/IMO
• At least six (6) months sea time course in Marine/Navigation services
• Ability to attend and pass Paramilitary recruit course