Title: Ferry Captain Jr

State Role Title: Watercraft Operations Manager I

Hiring Range: $60,456 - $98,241

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Jamestown Scotland Ferry

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Would you like to build a career in an industry that will offer you long-term career opportunities? Do you strive to serve others and make the place where you work and live a better place to be? Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Hampton Roads District, Jamestown Scotland Ferry. We serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.

We are seeking individuals interested in joining our team who are able to serve as a Ferry Captain, Jr. to pilot ferry vessel on designated waters, carrying passengers and vehicles. Ensure safety of passengers, crew, and cargo. Obey all U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing ferry operations.

Core Responsibilities for this position include:
Vessel Management – Assist Captain in piloting vessel and in Captain’s absence. Pilot vessel following USCG and VDOT regulations and policies. Maintain posted schedule without any justified complaints. Direct deck hands in handling lines, chains, and gates as needed. Raises and lower ramp and barriers. Ensures lines are taken in times of departure. Direct chocking of vehicles and safe egress of passenger. Direct passengers and vehicles on and off vessel. Maintain vessel readiness for USCG inspections. Maintain ships log with all required information. Maintain and submit all reports as required. Ensure vessel is kept clean and in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned for Ferry operations. Serves as Mate when Captain is present.

Passenger Management – Ensure passengers and vehicles are loaded and unloaded in a safe and orderly manner. Maintain accurate records of vehicles and passengers carried. Provide information and assistance to public as needed. Resolve issues with passengers.

Vessel Security and Emergency Response – Ensure crew is alert to security violations and suspicious behavior. Check and secure all internal and external entry points that are not used for passenger access. Log and report violations and suspicious behaviors. Serve as vessel security officers.

As a Ferry Captain Jr, the successful incumbent will be required to comply with U. S. Coast Guard rules and regulations and VDOT rules and regulations; and ensure appropriate security measures are implemented according to MTSA requirements. This position is designated as essential and, as such, all duties associated with this job are required during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations, in accordance with DPM 1-27, Staffing for emergency events.

We are the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce consisting of classified and hourly employees. Our strong culture focuses on:
• teamwork
• transparency
• creativity and collaboration that values differences,
• nimble learning

Minimum Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum Merchant Marine Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard- endorsed as Master 1600 gross tons, Inland, Radar Observer Certificate, Marine Radio Operator Permit
• Knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard regulations governing ferry operations.
• Skill and ability to pilot ferry vessel safely
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interact professionally with passengers and crew
• Ability to complete and maintain records and reports
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to comply with appropriate U.S. Coast Guard and VDOT rules and regulations
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Considerations

Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
Obtain and Maintain 1st Aid and CPR Certifications

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.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:
• References and verification of work history
• DMV Records Check
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records check

This position also requires approved safety shoes as a reimbursable expense.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system, Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications and/or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or an uploaded resume to be considered for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume. The state application tracking system will provide a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your state profile account to check the status of your application for this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available.

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Wesley Jones

Phone: 757-956-3289

Email: [email protected]

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.