What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ferry Master position at State of North Carolina?
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
**THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED**
Work in this class involves full responsibility for operating U.S. Coast Guard Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways. Employees supervise deck, above deck, and engine room personnel; ensure safe operation and navigation of the ferry vessel while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers. Employees operate vessels of varying gross tonnage, on various waterways, and in varying weather and work conditions. Employees interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments or oversee these operations. Employees are responsible for overseeing compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by superiors through written reports and by U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Employees may perform other duties as required.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Navigates vessel on a pre-charted course between dock terminals, reads weather instruments, operates electrical communications devices, and adheres to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.
Directs crews in operational and maintenance functions of the vessel. Confers with the marine engineer on routine and emergency repair and maintenance problems. Takes appropriate action to remedy such problems.
Assists departmental and United States Coast Guard in making safety inspections. Takes immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.
Conducts safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers. Maintains proper safety equipment and periodically inspects such equipment to maintain its working order.
Periodically checks the condition of all docking facilities and supervises the loading and discharging of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo.
Trains and supervises lower-level crew members.
Performs related duties as required.
This position will work at the SOUTHPORT Ferry operations and will work shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off.
A copy of a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher, a current USCG Medical card, and Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) must be presented at the interview process.
Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations
Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communication equipment pertaining to ferry, or similar vessel operations
Skill in supervising and instructing personnel in areas of maritime transportation
Skill to chart readings and plot courses
- Experience in navigating a vessel involving ship handling and seamanship
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with sufficient gross tonnage for the vessel operated. Possession of a valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. Possession of a valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
Necessary Special Qualifications Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
René Basnight, 252-423-5125, srbasnight@ncdot.gov
Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Salary : $43,738 - $76,542
