Deckhand

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of New York is seeking a deckhand for municipal ferry operations at the Staten Island ferry terminal. Under supervision, you will perform deckhand duties in compliance with SMS, VSP, and applicable rules, including passenger and vehicle traffic direction and mooring operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning vessel and terminal areas, conducting lookout and emergency duties, and participating in safety drills.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid deckhand experience on ocean, coastwise or inland vessels, or equivalent seagoing service.
• Associate degree in marine technology, with deck duties.
• Graduation from US Coast Guard approved maritime academies or sea service programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general deckhand duties including cleaning vessel and terminal areas.
• Assist in lookout, emergency duties, and handling mooring lines.
• Direct passenger and vehicle traffic and operate boarding doors.
• Participate in safety meetings and drills.

Skills

Deckhand experience

Safety compliance

Manual labor

Education

Associate degree in marine technology

Job description

Under supervision, performs deckhand duties in compliance with agency standard operating procedures, the Safety Management System (SMS), the Vessel Security Plan (VSP) and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations on a municipal ferry vessel and at a ferry terminal; performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Performs general deckhand duties, including cleaning the vessel and/or terminal areas, as directed. Performs lookout and emergency duties of the assigned duty station, such as: launching and manning rescue boats and life rafts; operating firefighting equipment; and assisting in vessel to vessel transfers, under the direction of an Officer. Operates boarding doors, gates, aprons and bridges. Handles gangways and mooring lines. Directs passenger and vehicle traffic, as assigned. Patrols deck and assigned duty station to ensure that all is in a safe and clean condition; assists passengers, as needed; reports any suspicious circumstance or object to an Officer or Ferry Terminal Supervisor. Performs heavy manual labor, such as: handling vessel and terminal supplies and trash; and loading and unloading freight. Participates in safety meetings and fire and lifeboat drills.

Credential/Certificate Requirement

• Within 6 months of appointment all candidates must possess a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with the following endorsements: a) Able Seaman - any category, or a superior endorsement; and b) Lifeboatman or Lifeboatman-limited.
• A valid U.S. Coast Guard medical certificate without restriction for applicable service; and within thirty (30) days of appointment, all candidates must possess:
• A valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Note: All credentials and certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT: The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Deckhand. 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. All candidates are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

Work Location:

1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Hours / Shift

32 hours/variable, including nights/weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of full-time satisfactory paid experience as a deckhand on ocean, coastwise or inland steam or motor vessels, or equivalent seagoing experience in a sea service of the Armed Forces of the United States; or

Graduation from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), with an Associate degree in marine technology, such as the maritime technology degree awarded by Kingsborough Community College, including or supplemented by at least one year of deck duty; or

Graduation from one of the U.S. Coast Guard approved maritime or sea service academies listed below, including the curriculum, program, or qualification indicated: