Ferry Crew Member I

Positions 60018809 and 60089121 will be filled from this posting. You only have to apply once to be considered for both positions.

Individuals in this class perform conventional responsible work on board U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels. Assessment of work is accomplished under the supervision of the Able-Bodied Seaman and Ferry Master on the basis of safety in relation to the directing, loading and unloading of passengers and vehicles off and on the ferries. Other duties include the maintaining of deck and electrical/mechanical equipment and passenger facilities. Employee is responsible for enforcing safety and security regulations as outlined by the U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Employees may perform shore duties and all other duties as assigned.

This position works out of the HATTERAS FERRY OPERATIONS.

This position works shift work - 7 days on and 7 days off. A copy of both USCG MMC valid license and TWIC card must be presented at interview process.

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Knowledge of basic seamanship knowledge and terms, such as marlinspike, helm commands and shipboard terms.

• Knowledge of basic firefighting principles: with regards to different classes of fires and how to extinguish them, proper fire hose handling techniques.

• Experience in launching and operation of a rescue boat and recover an unconscious person from the water.

• Experience in personal Survival Techniques and Personal Safety/Social Responsibility.

• Demonstrate though practical performance the proper technique for removing a 50 lbs fire extinguisher from the bracket and carry to the location of the fire and properly discharge to extinguish the fire.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Possession of a valid Ordinary Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard. Necessary Special Qualifications Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Contact Person: RENE BASNIGHT

Contact Agency: N.C. FERRY DIVISION

Contact Address: 8550 SHIPYARD ROAD

City, State, Zip: MANNS HARBOR NC 27953

Contact Phone: (252) 423-5125

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.