Ferry Crew Member I

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State 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 the Cherry Branch 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 – srbasnight@ncdot.gov

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.

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