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Ferry Crew Member II

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Ferry Crew Member II

Salary

$31,200.00 - $51,807.00 Annually

Location

Regional, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05415

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

5/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Ferry Crew Member II

Position Number

60028958

Salary Grade

NC03

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Duties include directing the parking of trucks, automobiles, and trailers on the deck to ensure proper weight distribution on the vessel; chocks wheels to prevent vehicle movement while underway. Patrols 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. Investigates accidents occurring while loading or unloading and assists the ferry captain in preparing detailed reports of accidents, incidents, and activities for the ferry operations manager. Observes passengers for suspicious actions and behavior and reports any activities to the ferry captain in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. Responsible for rescue boat activities including supervision of a deckhand. Inspects all deck machinery and fixtures to ensure proper operating conditions. May assist the engineer to perform routine maintenance repair work. Steers the vessel through the prescribed course under the supervision of the ferry captain. Assists the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire, breakdowns, or inclement weather; assists maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock. Performs related duties as required.

These positions work out of theCedar Island, Cherry Branch and Hatteras Ferry Operations and work shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off. Positions 60028958, 60089127, 65009071, 60018556, 60018626, 60018795, 60089676 and 60018785 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all of these positions. You can select your location of interest in the supplemental questions on the job application. Position 60089676 is pending OSHR approval.

A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants 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 Requirements

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 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 Information

René Basnight – 252-423-5125 –[email protected]

Applicants 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.

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of “navigational rules of the road” including navigation lights and signals?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of “navigational rules of the road” including navigation lights and signals.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of skills in directing the emergency response teams and mustering passengers and disembarking them to rescue craft safely?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have skill in directing the emergency response teams and mustering passengers and disembarking them to rescue craft safely.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of skills to load and unload a ferry vessel with regard to the vessel’s stability?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have skill to load and unload a ferry vessel with regard to the vessel’s stability.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in launching and recovering a rescue boat?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ More than 3 Years

09

Explain how you gained experience in launching and recovering a rescue boat.

10

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated pulling 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 without assistance?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have demonstrated ability 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 without assistance.

12

Do you possess a valid Able Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard?

+ Yes

+ No

13

If you answered yes to the question above, list your certificate number and expiration date.

14

Do you possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

+ Yes

+ No

15

If you answered yes to the question above, list your number and expiration date.

16

Please select all of the following locations you are interested in working.

+ Cedar Island

+ Cherry Branch

+ Hatteras

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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