Ferry Master – 8 Openings!

How to Apply
You MUST apply at https://tinyurl.com/mwfrzp4b by May 9.

This posting is for 8 openings and your application will be considered for ALL of them!
 
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NEW HIGHER SALARY:  $43,738 – $76,542
 
The Challenge
NCDOT has the largest ferry fleet in North America, and we are looking for 8 Ferry Masters to join our teams in Southport, Hatteras, Pamlico River, and Cherry Branch.

In this role, you will:

• Have full responsibility for operating US Coast Guard-Inspected vessels across North Carolina near coastal, sound, and river waterways.
• Supervise deck, above deck, and engine room crew.
• Ensure safe operations and navigation of ferry vessels while underway and enforce safety guidelines and rules for vessel crew and passengers.
• Operate vessels of varying gross tonnage on various waterways and in varying weather and work conditions.
• Interpret radar, Global Positioning Systems and weather instruments, or oversee these operations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations.
• Prepare written reports of work done for supervisor review.
• Participate in US Coast Guard inspections.
• Navigate vessels on precharted courses between dock terminals.
• Read weather instruments.
• Operate electrical communications devices.
• Adhere to navigational regulations to ensure safe passage while underway.
• Direct crews in vessel operational and maintenance functions.
• Confer with the marine engineer on  routine, emergency repair, and maintenance problems.
• Take appropriate action to remedy problems.
• Assist NCDOT Ferry and US Coast Guard staff in making safety inspections.
• Take immediate action to correct inadequacies determined by such inspections.
• Conduct safety meetings and emergency drills to ensure maximum protection for crew and passengers.
• Maintain proper safety equipment and periodically inspect equipment to maintain working order.
• Periodically check conditions of all docking facilities.
• Supervise loading and discharging of vehicles, passengers, and cargo.
• Train and supervise junior crew members.

Notes
This 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 Bring

• Knowledge of the operations and basic maintenance of marine vessels.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and US Coast Guard laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of radar, navigational, Global Positioning Systems, and communications equipment relating to ferry or similar vessel operations.
• Skills supervising and instructing crew in maritime transportation.
• Skills to chart readings and plot courses.
• Experience navigating vessels involving ship handling and seamanship.
• A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) of 1600 gross registered tons (GRT) Inland Waters Master or higher.
• A current USCG Medical card.
• A valid US Coast Guard license as Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels with 1600 gross tons or higher.
• 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: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/twic

To learn more and get your Master of Inspected Ferry Vessels license go to: https://trlmi.com/u-s-coast-guard-captains-license-credential-requirements-oupv-up-to-100-gt/

To learn more and get your MMC go to: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/nmc/merchant_mariner_credential/

To learn more and get your Marine Radio Operator permit go to: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/commercial-radio-operator-license-program/commercial-0

Questions?
Call me: René Basnight at 252-423-5125.

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