Full-Time

Ferry Master – 8 Openings!

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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).