Ferry Master (Hatteras, NC)

Ferry Master

How to ApplyYou MUST apply at s bit.ly 3I7Dpw8 by July 19 2022 at midnight EST to be considered.NCDOT is a Great Place to Work.Don t take our word for it. Read what our people are saying at s bit.ly NCDOTGreatPlaceToWork.We are the highest rated state agency for employee satisfaction on Glassdoor with 200 reviews.The ChallengeNCDOT has the largest ferry fleet in North America and we are looking for a Ferry Master to join our Hatteras team. You will have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal sound and river waterways. NCDOT Ferry operates vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.In this role you will Supervise deck above deck and engine room crew. Assure safe operation and navigation of the ferry vessel while underway. Enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers. Interpret radar Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and weather instruments and oversee these operations. Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. NotesThis position works a 7 days on 7 days off schedule. Your work will be reviewed by superiors through written reports and by US Coast Guard inspections. What You BringKnowledge of operations and basic maintenance of ferry vessels. Thorough knowledge of applicable State federal and US Coast Guard laws and regulations. Knowledge of radar navigational GPS and communication equipment used in ferry vessel operations. Experience supervising and instructing crew in all areas of ferry operations. Skills reading chart and plotting courses. Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship. A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with sufficient gross tonnage for the vessel operated. A valid certificate as Radar Observer issued by an institution approved by the US Coast Guard. A valid Marine Radio Operator permit issued by the Federal Communications Commission. A Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). To learn more and get your TWIC go to s www.dco.uscg.mil nmc twicTo learn more and get your Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels license go to s trlmi.com u-s-coast-guard-captains-license-credential-r equirements-oupv-up-to-100-gt Questions Call me Terri Grubbs at 252.423.5126. Connect to NCDOT Careers atLinkedIn s linkedin.com in ncdot-careers See all NCDOT jobs at s bit.ly ncdotjobsSee all NCDOT Ferry Jobs at s bit.ly NCDOTFerryJobsLearn more about great careers with NCDOT Ferry s bit.ly JoinNCDOTFerry