Salary Grade: NC10 Salary Range: $39,456 - $69,048

Work in this class involves full responsibility for supervising and coordinating activities of vessel personnel engaged in operating and maintaining propulsion and other engines, generators, deck, machinery, electrical, refrigeration and sanitation equipment and other related systems on board ferry vessels. Employees operate the engineering systems in accordance with rules and regulations established by the U.S. Coast Guard, North Carolina Department of Transportation and policies and procedures of the Ferry Division. Employees are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by superiors through written reports and by inspections performed by United States Coast Guard personnel. Employees may perform other duties as required.

This position works out of the HATTERAS OPERATION and works shift work – 7 days on and 7 days off

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Knowledge of the operations, maintenance and repairs of marine diesel and gas engines, pumps, generators and other auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and U.S. Coast Guard laws and regulations regarding occupational hazards and safety precautions for engine room work aboard vessel
• Demonstrated ability supervising personnel in all areas of engine room operations
• Demonstrated ability to overhaul and maintain complex engineering equipment up to including large internal combustion diesel engines
• Skill in repairing and performing required periodic maintenance of the vessel’s equipment in accordance with manufactures instructions, Coast Guard regulations and Ferry Division Policy

Possession of a valid U.S. Coast Guard license as Chief Engineer or Designated Duty Engineer with the appropriate horsepower for the vessel operated.

Necessary Special Qualification Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)