Ferry Shift Coordinator

Title: Ferry Shift Coordinator

State Role Title: Watercraft Operator II

Hiring Range: $39,197 - $63,695

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Jamestown Scotland Ferry

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Passenger Assistance and Vessel Security

Provide information and assistance to public when needed. Provide obvious and positive directions to vehicle operators as they board and, or depart ferry. Serve as vessel security officer responsible for making frequent and thorough safety and security inspections on the ferry. Take necessary action within the trained abilities to mitigate violations.

Job Safety

Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures. Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

Supervise Facilities

Coordinate slip assignments for fueling, maintenance and lay-vessels. Respond to emergencies on or near Scotland Wharf. Conduct daily air monitoring aboard all vessels. Assist vessels with traffic control during commuter and heavy traffic hours. Assist with emergency situation on the ferries. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the safety, cleanliness and overall operation of the ferry and facility.

Staffing Ferry Crews and Public Relations

Prepare and maintain duty schedules for all staff. Ensure appropriate changes and updates are made to crew assignments as necessary ensuring no missed trips. Serve as operator for all incoming telephone calls. Serve as Ferry Crew Member when required to keep vessels operating. Ensure a continuing program of positive public relations with ferry users.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.

• Experience performing heavy manual labor.

• Experience creating and updating reports.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.

• Experience responding to emergency operations when necessary.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required certificaitons and licenses within designated period.

• Experience coordinating specific job duties with crew members.

• Skill in basic computer operation.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Additional Considerations

• Marine Radio Operators Permit.

• Possession of Merchant Mariner Credential.

• Possession of Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) .

• Experience as a sailor or marine and as a VDOT Watercraft Crew Member.

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Watercraft Operations or related field desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Wesley Jones

Phone: 757-956-3289

Email: Wesley.jones@VDOT.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.