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Ferry Crew Member I

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Ferry Crew Member I

Salary

$31,200.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location

Brunswick County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-05463

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Ferry Crew Member I

Position Number

60018638

Salary Grade

NC01

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Description of Work

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

Individuals in this class perform conventional responsible work on board U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels. Assessment of work is accomplished under the supervision of the Able-Bodied Seaman and Ferry Master on the basis of safety in relation to the directing, loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles off and on the ferries. Other duties include the maintaining of deck and electrical/mechanical equipment and passenger facilities. Employee is responsible for enforcing safety and security regulations as outlined by the U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Employees may perform shore duties, and all other duties as assigned.

This position works out of theSouthport Ferry Operations.

This position 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 / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

+ Knowledge of basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands and shipboard terms.

+ Knowledge of basic firefighting principles: with regards to different classes of fires and how to extinguish them, proper fire hose handling techniques.

+ Experience in launching and operation of a rescue boat and recovering an unconscious person from the water.

+ Experience in personal Survival Techniques and Personal Safety/Social Responsibility.

+ Demonstrate though practical performance the proper technique for removing a 50 lbs fire extinguisher from the bracket and carry to the location of the fire and properly discharge to extinguish the fire.

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 Ordinary 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 basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands and shipboard terms?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands and shipboard terms.

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of basic firefighting principles with regards to different classes of fires, how to extinguish them, and proper fire hose handling techniques?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of basic firefighting principles with regards to different classes of fires, how to extinguish them, and proper fire hose handling techniques.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in launching and operation of a rescue boat and recovery of an unconscious person from the water?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ More than 3 Years

07

Explain how you have experience in launching and operation of a rescue boat and recovery of an unconscious person from the water.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in personal Survival Techniques and Personal Safety/Social Responsibility?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ More than 3 Years

09

Explain how you have experience in personal Survival Techniques and Personal Safety/Social Responsibility.

10

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated thorough practical performance, the proper technique for removing a 50 lb. fire extinguisher from the bracket and carrying it to the location of the fire and properly discharging to extinguish the fire?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have demonstrated ability through practical performance, the proper technique for removing a 50 lb. fire extinguisher from the bracket and carrying it to the location of the fire and properly discharging to extinguish the fire.

12

Do you possess a valid Ordinary 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.

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Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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