Mate (Ferry)

City of New York•New York City, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the vessel captain, and assistant captain as applicable, supervises an assigned crew of deckhands and matrons on a municipal ferry vessel; performs related work. This role ensures crew compliance with operating procedures, laws, and regulations, and oversees the safe embarking/disembarking of passengers and loading/unloading of vehicles. The Mate also assigns deckhands to stations, instructs them in seamanship and safety procedures, and serves as deck officer in charge during emergencies and drills. Responsibilities include acting as helmsman, radar observer, and member of the navigational watch, ensuring the vessel's property is cared for, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing reports. The position requires maintaining a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and adhering to US Coast Guard medical guidelines and drug testing policies.

Requirements

Must be reachable on Civil Service List # 4067 or otherwise eligible.
Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at the time of appointment. A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Mate. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations.
Candidates must pass a drug screening to be appointed. Mates are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.
Two years of full-time satisfactory experience serving in the title of Deckhand (91529) on a NYC municipal ferry vessel, or equivalent deckhand experience in a sea service of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Three years of full-time satisfactory experience performing deckhand duty on an ocean, coastwise or inland steam or motor vessel, or deck duty experience in a sea service of the Armed Forces of the United States, including experience as an able seaman, boatswain, or quartermaster.
Graduation from one of the approved maritime or sea service academies listed in the United States Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR 10.407).
Satisfactory completion of a three year Apprentice Mate Training Program approved by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
A valid United States Coast Guard license as Inland Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of any gross tons or a superior license with an endorsement as Radar Observer at the time of appointment.
A Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator's permit (Radio -telephone operator certificate - restricted) at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Ensures that crew members perform their duties in compliance with agency standard operating procedures, the CSP, applicable laws, rules and regulations, and the needs of their duty stations.
Ensures the safe embarking and disembarking of passengers and the loading and unloading of authorized vehicles on a ferry vessel in accordance with the CSP.
Assigns deckhands to duty stations and posts lookouts; ensures that deckhands are familiar with watch station bill requirements and duty assignments; instructs deckhands in general seamanship.
Instructs deckhands in shipboard safety and lookout procedures, including: fire fighting, man overboard, first aid, vessel to vessel transfer, abandon ship procedures, the SMS and the CSP.
Serves as deck officer in charge on scene in emergencies and during life boat, anchor deployment and abandon ship drills.
Participates in safety and vessel security meetings, as well as fire and lifeboat drills.
Serves as helmsman, radar observer and member of the navigational watch, as assigned by the Captain.
Is responsible for the safety and care of floating property of the agency.
Ensures the vessel is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition while in service.
Prepares incident, accident, and safety reports and requests for repairs, as required.
Performs vessel safety checks prior to getting underway; performs other safety checks at the direction of the Captain or as deemed necessary.