Ferry Boat Captain (#UCCZ40)
$47,417.00 Yearly Min / $55,229.00 Yearly Mid / $69,036.00 Yearly Max

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Summary Statement

An employee serves as Captain of a state-owned and operated ferry boat, responsible for the safe and efficient transport of vehicles and passengers on board. The Captain oversees and commands all aspects of the vessel’s operations including navigation, safety, maintenance, and crew management. Work of this class requires employees to possess a 100 ton United States Coast Guard (USCG) Master Captain’s license.

Nature and Scope

An employee is assigned to the Marine Operations Unit and receives minimal supervision from a technical supervisor; the supervisor defines objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists the employee with unusual situations. Employees serve as Captain of a state owned and operated ferry, primarily the Woodland Ferry, responsible for operating the vessel, machinery, electronic equipment/systems, and heavy equipment required for transporting vehicles and foot passengers safely and efficiently across river waters. Work includes overseeing the loading and unloading of vehicles, passengers, and cargo to ensure balance and safety, monitoring weather and other conditions, and navigating the vessel to avoid hazardous situations. Work also includes performing preventative maintenance and repair, and overseeing major overhaul and retrofit projects on the hull, machinery, electronic equipment/systems, and rigging. The Captain supervises and trains the crew on operating the vessel and equipment, as well as maritime laws, rules, and regulations, and shipboard safety, rescue, and survival techniques. In addition, employees may respond to environmental or highway emergency situations to control snow, storm water, hazardous debris, oil spills, or similar situations on roads, grounds and related areas.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental and core functions common to all positions in the class series. This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

Maintains a 100-ton United States Coast Guard (USCG) Master Captain’s license.

Operates the Department's ferry boat for the purpose of transporting vehicles and pedestrians across the river.

Ensures the vessel is supplied and rigged to serve the mission's purpose and to operate effectively and safely.

Supervises loading and unloading of vehicles and passengers to ensure proper distribution of weight and passenger safety and uses traffic control techniques to control high/low speed vehicular traffic movements.

Develops maintenance schedules and performs preventative maintenance and repairs including correcting problems or performing updates to the electronic systems, and plans and designs retrofits to the hull, machinery, electronic gear, and rigging.

Coordinates the acquisition of new equipment and inspection of shipyard overhauls which may include working with purchasing agents, mechanics, marine engineers, and others.

Maintains ferry boat logs and records pertaining to the operation of the ferry.

Collaborates with Department employees and staff to provide training and information on the operation and maintenance of the vessel and equipment, various projects, or repairs on the boat, and to explain maritime laws, rules, and regulations, shipboard safety, rescue, and survival techniques.

Monitors weather, tidal, and related conditions to determine if conditions are suitable for year-round operations.

Interacts with the public and provides information regarding ferry operations and the surrounding area.

Drives and controls on/off-road equipment such as dump trucks, pickup trucks, and trucks with trailers to haul supplies to and from the work site. This may include public highway systems.

Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate for the purpose of ditching work, guardrail installation, and digging for concrete footers.

Operates draw and swing bridges to permit both water and roadway traffic to pass safely.

Performs preventive maintenance, operational checks, pre and post walk around inspections, and makes minor repairs/adjustments of assigned equipment; reports damage and/or required maintenance.

May perform additional work as assigned when not operating the ferry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The listed knowledge, skills, and abilities give a general indication of the core requirements for all positions in the class series; therefore, the KSAs listed are not exhaustive or necessarily inclusive of the needs of every position in the class.

Knowledge of applicable maritime laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of shipboard safety, rescue, and survival techniques.
Knowledge of marine architecture.
Knowledge of state bid policies and practices.
Knowledge of traffic control safety devices and their use; proper use of megahertz radio systems.
Skill in the navigation of passenger carrying vehicles.
Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of navigational equipment and marine electronics.
Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine vessels and related equipment and systems.
Skill in handling large vessels under variable climatic conditions and close quarters.
Skill in effective communications, both orally and in writing.
Ability to train assigned personnel in boating safety and related practices and procedures.
Ability to operate mobile equipment requiring hand, foot, and eye coordination.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Ferry Boat Captain

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Possession of a United States Coast Guard license to operate and navigate passenger carrying vessels of at least 100 tons for the purpose of carrying vehicles and passengers.
One year of experience in marine operations, seamanship practices, and climatic interpretation to navigate vessels safely and efficiently.
One year of experience in operating and maintaining electronic gear, rigging, and diesel engines.
Six months’ experience in preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, cleaning, and servicing.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).