Job title: Ferry Crew Member II
Company: State of North Carolina
Job description: Description of WorkDescription of Work:This position with NCDOT offers full , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.Internal Posting – Only temporary or Permanent NCDOT Employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126 May Apply.As a Ferry Crew Member II, your duties will include directing the parking of trucks, automobiles, and trailers on the deck to ensure proper weight distribution on the vessel; chocking wheels to prevent vehicle movement while underway, patrolling deck area while underway to maintain discipline and order and prevent passengers from entering unauthorized areas and from sitting on side rails or standing in dangerous areas. You will investigate accidents occurring while loading or unloading and assist the ferry captain in preparing detailed reports of accidents, incidents, and activities for the ferry operations manager. Duties will also include observation of passengers for suspicious actions and behavior and reporting any activities to the ferry captain in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. You will be responsible for rescue boat activities including supervision of a deckhand, inspection of all deck machinery and fixtures to ensure proper operating conditions and may assist the engineer to perform routine maintenance repair work. Other duties include steering the vessel through the prescribed course under the supervision of the ferry captain; assisting the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire, breakdowns, or inclement weather; assisting maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock and all other related duties as required.This position works from the Ocracoke Ferry Operations and works shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off.A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL INCLUDING A CURRENT MEDICAL CARD MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesApplicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Basic knowledge of “navigational rules of the road” including navigation lights and signals.
- Skills in directing emergency response teams and mustering passengers and disembarking them to rescue craft safely.
- Skills to load and unload a ferry vessel with regard to the vessel’s stability.
- Experience in launching and recovering a rescue boat.
- Demonstrated ability without assistance to pull an un-charged 1.5-inch diameter 50′ fire hose to full extension and to lift a charged 1.5-inch diameter fire hose to firefighting position.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 Able Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard. Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Supplemental and Contact InformationRené Basnight – 252-423-5125 – srbasnight@ncdot.govApplicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability 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.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
Expected salary: $31200 – 50298 per year
Location: Hyde County, NC
Job date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:09:46 GMT
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