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Ferry Master

Salary

$43,738.00 - $76,542.00 Annually

Location

Regional, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-01710

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

02/10/2025

Closing Date

5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Ferry Master

Position Number

60018488

Salary Grade

NC11

+ Description

+ Benefits

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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.

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.

Positions 60018488, 60018619, 60018522, 60018572, 60018646, 60018723, 60018757 and 60018761 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all positions. These positions will work out of the SOUTHPORT, HATTERAS, PAMLICO RIVER, AND CHERRY BRANCH operations and work shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off. You can select your areas of interest below.

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.

Living accommodations may be available for positions located at Hatteras and Southport.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

+ Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels. 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

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 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).

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 the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

03

Explain how you have knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels?

04

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of applicable state, federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

05

Explain how you have knowledge of applicable state, federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems and communication equipment pertaining to ferry, or similar vessel operations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

07

Explain how you have knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems and communication equipment pertaining to ferry vessel, or similar operations.

08

Which of the following best describes your level of skill in supervising and instructing personnel in areas of maritime transportation?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

09

Explain how you have skill in supervising and instructing personnel in areas of maritime transportation.

10

Which of the following best describes your level of skill to chart readings and plot courses?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

11

Explain how you have skill to chart readings and plot courses.

12

Which of the following best describes your level of experience in navigating a vessel involving ship handling and seamanship?

+ None

+ Less than 1 Year

+ 1 - 2 Years

+ 2 - 3 Years

+ 3 or More Years

13

Explain how you have experience in navigating a vessel involving ship handling and seamanship.

14

Do you possess a valid U. S. Coast Guard MMC license of 1600 gross tons inland waters or higher?

+ Yes

+ No

15

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

16

Do you possess a valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the U.S. Coast Guard?

+ Yes

+ No

17

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

18

Do you possess a valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission?

+ Yes

+ No

19

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

20

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

+ Yes

+ No

21

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

22

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

+ Hatteras

+ Pamlico River

+ Cherry Branch

+ Southport

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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