FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1

WS213 $43,784 - $78,790
Creation Date: 09/06/2021
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To serve as an apprentice operator aboard a ferry vessel.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Ferryboat Supervisor. May also receive guidance from a higher-level Ferryboat Operator. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide guidance to lower-level Ferryboat personnel.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Ferryboat Deckhand 3 by the presence of a serving as an apprentice operator aboard a ferry vessel.

Differs from Ferryboat Operator 2 by the absence of experienced operator duties aboard a ferry vessel.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Trains in piloting U.S. Coast Guard-inspected ferry vessels that are used to carry vehicles and passengers.

Trains in proper procedures for completing master log of all operations and submission of required reports.

Trains in inspection of equipment, machines, rigging, and gear aboard vessels.

Trains in proper procedure for exercising all emergency fire and collision drills.

Trains in operation and proper usage of ferry vessel equipment such as marine radio, state radio, radar, and related safety equipment.

Trains and assists in the operation and routine maintenance of an engine room and machinery aboard a ferry vessel such as main propulsion diesel engines, main electrical generating plants, hydraulic systems, sanitation systems and pumping systems.

Trains and assists in maintaining required engine room logs and in making reports.

Trains and assists in safe refueling operations.

May serve as lookout to ensure safe navigation of the ferry vessel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in marine operations plus one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials:

1. Able-Bodied Seaman (AB)

2. Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)

NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment.