Please carefully review the position description before filling out this application. Shipboard positions have a specific set of required documents for work that can lead to a lengthy recruitment process (4 to 6 months on average if no documents to start with). Therefore, please carefully evaluate your commitment to go through the entire recruitment process before you apply.

Relocation may be necessary if you are not living in Alaska due to rotational aspect of the work assignments. Commuting between home in Lower 48 and change ports in Alaska is not a viable option for most crew.

Since this is an online application process, your ability to use technology to communicate effectively will be essential. Please take time to fill out the application and provide as much relevant information as possible.

We appreciate the interest from all applicants; however only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer? (Proof of eligibility will be required if hired. Warning to Foreign Workers):

Yes   No

* Have you read the position description and understand its conditions and requirements?:

Yes   No

* Did you attach all the required documentation with your application? 1) Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 2) Valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) issues Merchant Mariner's Credential (MMC) with endorsements (must Able Seaman Unlimited) 3) Valid USCG Medical Certificate (See STCW Expire Date - Valid 2 years 4) Valid Driver's License 5) USCG Approval pre-employment drug screen (can be submitted at a later date).:

Yes   No

* Do you understand this position may require relocation? (All crew change ports are in Alaska):

Yes   No

* Why are you interested in working as an Able Bodied Seaman?:

* Have you ever worked for Alaska Marine Highway System?:

Yes   No

If yes, please provide the details (When/Position(/Reason for Separation):

* Are you related to any person currently working for the Alaska Marine Highway System?:

Yes   No

If 'Yes', please provide the name and the relationship:

* Are you at least 18 years or older?:

Yes   No

* Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?:

Yes   No

* Did you submit the required documents for this position?:

Yes   No

* Are you willing to submit to a physical and drug test if hired?:

Yes   No

* Are you able to perform any required duties, with or without reasonable accommodation?:

Yes   No

This position serves as a public agent and required to perform duties/tasks in a safe and highly ethical manner. Public employees have the responsibility to maintain public trust. It is our policy that all employees conduct themselves in a manner that fosters a professional, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Convictions
A criminal conviction, whether misdemeanor or felony, will not automatically disqualify or exclude you from employment with the State of Alaska. You are required to provide true and complete information during the recruitment process. If you intentionally or unintentionally conceal or otherwise provide a false statement of material fact in your application submission it will result in permanent loss of eligibility for employment with the State of Alaska.

Important: For purposes of application with the State of Alaska this includes all convictions, even if you have received and/or completed a Suspended Imposition of Sentence (SIS), and even if the conviction has been set aside or expunged.

* Have you ever been convicted of a felony?:

Yes   No

* Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor within the past 7 years?:

Yes   No

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the questions above you must provide additional information; the date (month and year), the nature (type), and the location (City, County and State) of the conviction(s):

I certify the information I have provided in this application and any supplemental information are true and complete. I understand that if I intentionally or unintentionally conceal or provide false information during this process, I may be removed from consideration for this position and/or prohibited from applying for or being considered for future position vacancies. I further understand that, if employed, falsified statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for immediate discharge.

I acknowledge that the information obtained during the application process may be released in an authorized legal investigation and that for the purpose of this certification, a photocopy, facsimile or electronic version of my original signature shall have the same force and effect as my original signature.

I hereby authorize investigation of all statements contained herein and employers listed above to give you any and all information concerning my employment, and any pertinent information they may have, and release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for the employer to hire me.

I understand that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.