FERRYBOAT OPERATOR SENIOR

WS219 $65,728 - $118,269
Creation Date: 09/06/2021
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To serve as a senior operator for ferry operations.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Ferryboat Supervisor or Ferryboat Operations Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide direct or functional supervision over Ferryboat personnel.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Ferryboat Operator 3 by the presence of senior operator duties.

Differs from Ferryboat Operations Supervisor by the absence of direct supervisory responsibilities aboard a complex 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.

Senior operators generally serve in a role such as chief of engine room operations aboard a ferry vessel, master with a towing endorsement or as the sole licensed operator aboard a less complex ferry vessel. Ferryboat Operators at this level may hold both deck and engine officer credentials.

Pilots U.S. Coast Guard-inspected ferry vessels that are used to carry vehicles and passengers; may tow vessels for repairs when required.

Oversees master log of all operations and preparation of required reports; submits reports as necessary.

Inspects equipment, machines, rigging, and gear aboard vessels. Provides corrective instruction to Ferryboat personnel as necessary.

Oversees lower-level Ferryboat personnel during exercises for emergency fire and collision drills.

Operates and demonstrates proper use of ferry vessel equipment such as marine radio, state radio, radar, and related safety equipment.

Oversees proper operation and routine maintenance of the 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.

Oversees required engine room logs and preparation of related reports.

Oversees safe refueling operations.

Instructs lower-level Ferryboat personnel in proper procedures to ensure safe operation of the ferry vessel.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in marine operations plus a current U.S. Coast Guard officer's credential.

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

The hiring agency will ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Coast Guard regulations.