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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

Dare County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-08962

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Ferry Crew Member II

Position Number

60018612

Salary Grade

NC03

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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.

Ferry Crew Member II 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. This position 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. The Ferry Crew Member II 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 theHatteras Ferry Operations and works shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off.

A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG ABLE SEAMAN MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL INCLUDING A CURRENT MEDICAL CARD MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

Dormitory housing may be available for the duration of the work shift.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management Preferences:

+ 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] Click here to enter text.

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.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience. 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

04

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

05

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

06

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

07

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

08

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

09

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

+ 3 or More Years

10

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

11

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

12

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.

13

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

+ Yes

+ No

14

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

15

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

+ Yes

+ No

16

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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