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Ferry Chief Engineer

Salary

$41,655.00 - $72,897.00 Annually

Location

Dare County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-10356

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Ferry Chief Engineer

Position Number

65009587

Salary Grade

NC10

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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.

THIS IS A REPOST - APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED

Work in this class involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines, generators, deck, machinery, electrical, refrigeration and sanitation equipment and other related systems on board ferry vessels. Employees operate the engineering systems in accordance with rules and regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard, North Carolina Department of Transportation and policies and procedures of the Ferry Division. Employees are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by superiors through written reports and by inspections performed by United States Coast Guard personnel. Employees may perform other duties as required.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

+ Checks, operates, and maintains marine equipment such as engines, generators, steering gears, pumps, and other auxiliary equipment; performs minor emergency repairs while underway.

+ Executes orders received from the Ferry Master pertaining to starting, stopping, speed of vessel, and other operations while vessel is underway.

+ Maintains and operates all below-deck firefighting equipment.

+ Prepares and maintains records of all tools and parts; keeps daily logs of all machinery operations such as engine r.p.m.s, time, temperature, pressures, oil changes, quantity of fuel and water aboard, and all repairs made to engines auxiliary equipment.

+ Participates in minor repairs on motors, auxiliary equipment, and the hull.

This position works out of the Hatteras Operations

Shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off (Tuesday – Monday)

Housing during the working shift may be available

A COPY OF TWIC, MEDICAL CARD, AND MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL ENDORSED AS 1000 HORSEPOWER LIMITED CHIEF ENGINEER OR HIGHER; OR LICENSE AS 1000 HORSEPOWER LIMITED ASSISTANT ENGINEER OR HIGHER; OR 4000 HORSEPOWER DESIGNATED DUTY ENGINEER OR HIGHER MUST BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants with the following:

+ Knowledge of the operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment.

+ Knowledge of State, Federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels.

+ Demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations.

+ Demonstrated ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines.

+ Skill in repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of the vessel’s equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions, Coast Guard regulations and Ferry Division Policy.

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 Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer with the appropriate horsepower for the vessel operated.

Necessary Special Qualification: 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]

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. 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 the operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

04

Explain how you have knowledge of the operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment.

05

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of State, Federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

06

Explain how you have knowledge of State, Federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessels.

07

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

08

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to supervise personnel in all areas of engine room operations.

09

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated overhauling and maintaining complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

10

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines.

11

Which of the following best describes your level of skill in repairing and performing the required periodic maintenance of the vessel’s equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions, Coast Guard regulations and Ferry Division Policy?

+ None

+ Basic

+ Intermediate

+ Thorough

12

Explain how you have skill in repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of the vessel’s equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions, Coast Guard regulations and Ferry Division Policy.

13

Do you possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If you answered yes to the question above list your 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.

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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