Mate (Ferry)

City of New York•New York, NY

5d•$102,572 - $124,405•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the vessel captain, and assistant captain as applicable, this position supervises an assigned crew of deckhands and matrons on a municipal ferry vessel. The role 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. It also 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. The Mate assigns deckhands to duty stations, posts lookouts, and ensures deckhands are familiar with watch station bill requirements and duty assignments. The position instructs deckhands in general seamanship, shipboard safety, and lookout procedures, including fire fighting, man overboard, first aid, vessel to vessel transfer, abandon ship procedures, the SMS, and the CSP. Under the supervision and direction of the Captain, the Mate serves as deck officer in charge on scene in emergencies and during life boat, anchor deployment, and abandon ship drills. The role participates in safety and vessel security meetings, as well as fire and lifeboat drills. The Mate serves as helmsman, radar observer, and member of the navigational watch, as assigned by the Captain. The position is responsible for the safety and care of floating property of the agency and ensures the vessel is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition while in service. The Mate prepares incident, accident, and safety reports and requests for repairs, as required. Vessel safety checks are performed prior to getting underway, and other safety checks are performed at the direction of the Captain or as deemed necessary.

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.
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). 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 also 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.
A Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator's permit (Radio -telephone operator certificate - restricted).

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, but not limited to: fire fighting, man overboard, first aid, vessel to vessel transfer, abandon ship procedures, the SMS and the CSP.
Under the supervision and direction of the Captain, 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, under the supervision and direction the Captain, 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.