10420 - Ferry Instructor

Duties

• Determine training needs and provide staff instruction for ferry operations.
• Cookordinate, schedule and teach marine-related training to ferry personnel.
• Manage facility safety program.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with preparing US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential Applications.
• Coordinate process for employees to obtain and renew Transportation Worker Identification Credentials.
• Conduct facility and vessel safety inspections and reviews. Recommend course of action for any findings.
• Ensure all VDOT accident investigations and reporting are completed within allowable timeframes.
• Serve as Chairman and coordinate activities of local Safety Committee.
• Ensure all alcohol and drug screens are completed within allowable timeframes per 46CFR Part 4 requirements.
• Conduct alcohol and drug tests when needed per 46 CFR part 4.
• Cookordinate with Safety and Health to schedule physicals and audiograms as needed.
• Cookduct respirator fit test as needed.
• Keep abreast of changes to policies and procedures of the National Maritime Center and credentialing process.
• Provide and monitor regular training to crews to ensure consistency in procedures.
• Identify areas of need for employee training to address deficiencies.
• Develop programs and course modules for areas of need and required training.
• Provide technical training for all new employees prior to their assignment to crews.
• Maintain training schedules and records for all employees.
• Maintain agency records of employees credentials.
• Provide all required original and refresher training within specified timelines to ensure compliance with OSHA, USCG and other agency requirements.
• Conduct First Aid, CPR and Bloodborne Pathogen training.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement a needs-based training program in a marine environment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations regarding workplace safety and maritime law, as well as knowledge of USCG licensing procedures.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification as Red Cross First Aid and CPR instructor within 6 months of hire.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Education, Training, Employee Safety or related field desired.
• USCG license as Master, Engineer, or Mate.