Mate

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Mate assists the Captain in the safe maneuvering, navigation, and operation of the Department’s sludge vessels in compliance with agency standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including United States Coast Guard regulations. The position includes operating and piloting water quality vessels up to 100 feet, maintaining vessel logs and preparing reports as needed, performing dispatcher duties, directing and supervising subordinate personnel, and complying with oil pollution and security regulations. The Mate also performs related duties.

Candidates hired through this posting will initially serve on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment, provisional employees must take and pass the next civil service examination for Mate and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Employees who do not take and pass the exam may be unable to continue in the provisional position.

Mates may stand for extended periods during tours of duty or transit and walk along the boat and up and down staircases during transit. The role may involve rotating shifts in varying weather and visibility conditions, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Valid United States Coast Guard license as Third Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans, or an appropriate higher-level license, with a Radar Observer endorsement.
• Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator's permit (radio-telephone operator certificate-restricted).
• Must possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) issued by the US Transportation and Security Administration within 30 days of appointment. Candidates engaged in a TWIC appeal or waiver process will not be considered for appointment until that process is complete.
• For appointment to Assignment Level II: valid United States Coast Guard license as Second Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of at least 2700 gross tons.
• For appointment to Assignment Level III: valid United States Coast Guard license as Chief Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of at least 2700 gross tons.
• For appointment to Assignment Level III: valid license as First Class Pilot of Steam and Motor Vessels with route extensions covering New York Harbor, Upper and Lower Bay, the East River from the Battery to Tallman's Island, from Rockaway Inlet to include the Head Jamaica Bay and Kill Van Kull to Elizabeth, N.J., and the Hudson River from the Battery to the George Washington Bridge.
• To be considered for permanent employment after provisional appointment, take and pass the next civil service examination for Mate and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain with safe maneuvering, navigation, and operation of the Department’s sludge vessels.
• Operate and pilot water quality vessels up to 100 feet.
• Comply with agency standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including United States Coast Guard regulations.
• Maintain vessel logs and develop reports as needed.
• Perform dispatcher duties.
• Direct and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Comply with oil pollution and security regulations.
• Perform related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed