Asst Ferry Operations Mgr

About the role

Performs highly responsible work assisting with the overall management of the Ferry Operations program including personnel, real property and equipment assets and operational problems. Work requires contact with private entities and various local, state and federal advisory and regulatory agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Responsibilities

• Affords ferry operations and support functions in the absence of manager and/or assistant manager.
• Aids in writing and monitoring unit budget and the administration of the annual operating budget.
• Directs and monitors daily work shifts for employees and adjusts schedules according to traffic.
• Ensures compliance with U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) requirements.
• Maintains unit contract expenditures and budget.
• Orders parts, materials, fuel and miscellaneous stock items as needed and maintains warehouse inventory.
• Assists the Ferry Operations Manager for operational, administrative and personnel management matters.
• Plans and oversees implementation of the ferry units Heavy Weather Bill.
• Represents the Department and the unit at public affairs matters to include speaking engagements, calls on governmental officials and various local, state and federal regulatory and advisory bodies in which there is a mutual interest.
• Reviews daily ferry logs for mechanical or maintenance problems and prepares work orders for maintenance crew; oversees and inspects repair and maintenance work performed.
• Supervises and coordinates daily vessel operations and traffic control.
• Supervises the fleet of captains and/or other specialized positions to assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the Galveston or Port Aransas ferry operation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 4 years of experience in marine operations.
• Must have two (2) years managerial/supervisory experience.
• Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within ninety (90) days of the date of hire. Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated. USCG Lic-Mas-S&L Ves-100 Tons Vessel Crew Member Cert.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of: Marine operations Applicable laws, rules, and regulations Considerable knowledge of: Budgeting methods and procedures Contract administration/management systems Expert skill in: Supervising technical staff Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Fire fighting Proficient skill in: Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused Scheduling work assignments Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Training in a classroom, office, or field environment Property management Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Subject to wearing protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures