Senior Ferry Captain – Inland & Coastal Waters

Plaquemines Parish Government; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaquemines Parish Government invites applications for a ferry operations position requiring a Master of Steam or Motor Vessel rating and radar observer credentials. The role demands physical fitness, a valid TWIC, and the ability to report to the ferry landing ahead of operations.

Applicants must hold a high school/GED plus the appropriate vessel master rating (≤1600 GRT inland/near coastal or unlimited GRT inland/ocean) and a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Qualifications

• Requires high school/GED diploma plus a Master of Steam or Motor Vessel rating as specified (≤1600 GRT inland/near coastal or unlimited GRT inland/ocean).
• Radar observer license of rivers/inland/unlimited or equivalent combo of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to report to the ferry landing prior to ferry operations.
• Must attach licensing, TWIC card and 49 CFR Part 40 Form to the application.
• Possess current Louisiana driver’s license with satisfactory records.

Skills

Radar observer license

TWIC

Driver's license

Honesty / integrity

Education

Master of Steam or Motor Vessel (≤1600 GRT) inland/near coastal

Master of Steam or Motor Vessel (unlimited GRT) inland/ocean

Tools

49 CFR Part 40 Form

Job description

Plaquemines Parish Government invites applications for a ferry operations position requiring a Master of Steam or Motor Vessel rating and radar observer credentials. The role demands physical fitness, a valid TWIC, and the ability to report to the ferry landing ahead of operations.

Applicants must hold a high school/GED plus the appropriate vessel master rating (≤1600 GRT inland/near coastal or unlimited GRT inland/ocean) and a valid Louisiana driver's license.