N.C. Department of Information Technology · 14 hours ago
Ferry Master
Dare County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$44K/yr - $77K/yrThe N.C. Department of Transportation is dedicated to connecting people and places safely and efficiently. They are seeking a Ferry Master responsible for operating U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels, supervising crew, ensuring safety compliance, and navigating waterways.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
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
Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Dormitory housing may be available for the duration of the work shift.
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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