Ferry Crew Member II

Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits, competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Duties include directing the parking of trucks, automobiles, and trailers on the deck to ensure proper weight distribution on the vessel; chocks wheels to prevent vehicle movement while underway. Patrols 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. Investigates accidents occurring while loading or unloading and assists the ferry captain in preparing detailed reports of accidents, incidents, and activities for the ferry operations manager. Observes passengers for suspicious actions and behavior and reports any activities to the ferry captain in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. Responsible for rescue boat activities including supervision of a deckhand. Inspects all deck machinery and fixtures to ensure proper operating conditions. May assist the engineer to perform routine maintenance repair work. Steers the vessel through the prescribed course under the supervision of the ferry captain. Assists the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire, breakdowns, or inclement weather; assists maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock. Performs related duties as required.

These positions work out of the Cedar Island, Cherry Branch and Hatteras Ferry Operations and work shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off. Positions 60028958, 60089127, 65009071, 60018556, 60018626, 60018795, 60089676 and 60018785 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for all of these positions. You can select your location of interest in the supplemental questions on the job application. Position 60089676 is pending OSHR approval.

A COPY OF BOTH TWIC AND VALID USCG MERCHANT MARINERS CREDENTIAL 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:

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 – –

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.