On‑Water Marine Communications Coordinator I

Texas Department of Transportation; Port Aransas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation Port Aransas Ferry Operations seeks a Marine Comm Coordinator I to manage radio communications, ferry vessel coordination and emergency response liaison duties. The role supports a 24/7 operation with multiple vessel types and requires handling after-hours communications and daily vessel logs.

The position emphasizes marine operations knowledge, safety compliance, and coordination with agencies, crew and maintenance teams to ensure smooth ferry service in Port

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year experience in marine operations, including radio communications.
• Licenses & Certifications: US Coast Guard certifications for the vessel, Safety Impact Certificate and Vessel Crew Member Cert.

Responsibilities

• Performs as marine communications coordinator for a marine unit transporting crew members, public vehicles and passengers.
• Answers public inquiries to include schedule information and coordinates emergency responses with local, county, state and federal agencies.
• Assists in coordinating administrative and maintenance requirements for operational ferries.
• Coordinates the staging and movement of vehicles and passengers through the ferry system.
• Maintains daily log of vessel movements and watch activities.
• Maintains land line and marine radio communications; coordinates after-hours messages.
• Operates master control panel for ferry approaches and vehicle staging areas.
• Performs the duties of ferryboat deckhand and recalls personnel as required.

Skills

Marine operations

Radio communications

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation Port Aransas Ferry Operations seeks a Marine Comm Coordinator I to manage radio communications, ferry vessel coordination and emergency response liaison duties. The role supports a 24/7 operation with multiple vessel types and requires handling after-hours communications and daily vessel logs.

The position emphasizes marine operations knowledge, safety compliance, and coordination with agencies, crew and maintenance teams to ensure smooth ferry service in Port