Director of Ferry Operations - Maritime Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Corpus Christi, Houston (TX, TX); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Zusammenfassung

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Director of Ferry Operations within the Maritime Division to lead vessel operations, terminal activities, and maintenance programs. This role reports to the Maritime Division Director and focuses on safety, regulatory compliance, and proactive management of a critical public ferry service.

Applicants should have strong leadership experience in marine transportation, supervisory expertise, and a track record of delivering safe, efficient ferry

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline required; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.

Aufgaben

• Oversee ferry vessel operations and terminal activities.
• Direct personnel management and training.
• Ensure compliance with US Coast Guard and related regulations.
• Develop and implement vessel lifecycle management and maintenance programs.
• Coordinate emergency response planning for incidents and disruptions.
• Monitor budgets and develop staffing and funding recommendations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Maritime operations

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Marine Transportation or Eng, Naval Architect, Engineering)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Director of Ferry Operations - Maritime Division (2602792)

Job Description

Director of Ferry Operations - Maritime Division - ( 2602792 )

Position Information

Are you ready to lead a critical transportation service that connects communities and keeps commerce moving? As the Director of Ferry Operations, you will oversee ferry vessel operations, terminal activities, maintenance programs, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and emergency response readiness. Working directly with the Director of the Maritime Division, you will influence strategic decisions, build relationships with public and private stakeholders, and lead a team dedicated to delivering safe and dependable ferry services. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for transportation, safety, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to steer a vital public service into the future.

Minimum Salary

140,000.00

Maximum Salary

170,135.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Other Locations

UST-Texas-Corpus Christi, UST-Texas-Houston

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week M - F Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Serves as the Director of Ferry Operations, reporting directly to the Director of the Maritime Division managing vessel operations, personnel management, vessel maintenance, terminal operations, regulatory compliance with the United State Coast Guard, and emergency response readiness. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.

• Reviews, develops, and implements ferry operating procedures and emergency management planning and protocols.
• Plans, directs, and manages employees’ activities and monitors and evaluates employee performance.
• Develops and implements professional development pathways for personnel.
• Oversees and directs the development of strategic short to long-range reports and plans for waterway, seaport and ferry operations.
• Oversees the implementation of software, performance metrics, and reports that support efficient and safe ferry service delivery.
• Develops staffing and funding recommendations for ferry operations, to include monitoring the Maritime Division’s budget as related to ferry operations.
• Reviews proposed legislation and directs the implementation of legislation affecting ferry operations and maritime activities.
• Directs the operations of the Department’s ferry systems and establishing high performance standards, operational benchmarks, and long-term improvement strategies.
• Develops and implements vessel life cycle management systems including condition assessment, dry-docking, scheduling, and replacement planning.
• Oversees the development of contracts and agreements for vessel construction, vessel retrofitting, dry-docking, repairs, fuel supply, infrastructure construction and related ferry operations services.
• Oversees the coordination of emergency response and continuity of operations planning for ferry service during hurricanes, severe weather, and other disruptions.
• Oversees compliance with the United States Coast Guard, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration and other federal and state regulations applicable to inspected vehicle and passenger vessels, including Certificates of Inspection and vessel security plans
• Oversees credentialing and training requirements for ferry operations personnel consistent with United States Coast Guard and Department standards.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Marine Transportation or Eng, Naval Architect, Engineering) Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

5 years of experience in marine transportation, maritime transit management, vessel operations planning, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial 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.

Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

Extensive knowledge of

• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation and ferry engineering construction and maintenance work
• Maritime operations, ferry operations, and United States Coast Guard regulatory frameworks applicable to inspected passenger vessels
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources

Considerable knowledge of

• Communication strategies, policies and methods
• Contract development and oversight
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Legislative process
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Administering applicable programs
• Directing the development and implementation of policy and operating procedures
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Developing and giving presentations

Ability to

• Board and disembark vessels at fixed piers, ascend and descend vessel stairs under varying weather and tide conditions during inspections and operational visits

Other Attributes

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Manager

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.