JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general direction, provides support for implementation concerns onboard ferries and within facilities.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Reporting directly to the Safety Manager, perform duties to support the ongoing implementation of OSHA / PESH requirements in accordance with Safe Working Procedures identified within the Safety Management System. Assist Environmental Coordinator to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Perform additional duties as directed.

SMS references with specific duties and responsibilities for this position are detailed in the Job Description Guide (JOB) for Safety Officer (Section 3.34).

PREFERRED SKILLS:
1. Hold a current permanent or provisional appointment as Deckhand at the Staten Island Ferry
2. Working knowledge of Safety Management System requirements.
3. Ability to work within a team environment and possess good communication skills.
4. Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT: Candidates may be required to pass a drug screening to be appointed. Ferry Terminal Supervisors are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.

TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. 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.

TO APPLY:
For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID Number: 614063. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

SALARY: FLAT RATE

WORK LOCATION: St. George Ferry Terminal

HOURS/SHIFT: Monday – Friday 0730x1530 (subject to change by Supervisor to include occasional Saturday shift)

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

TO APPLY:
For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID Number: 614063. Most public libraries have computers available for use.

1. 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

2. 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

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

a) The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (deck curriculum); or

b) The U.S. Coast Guard Academy or the U.S. Naval Academy with a qualification as an underway Officer in charge of a navigational watch; or

c) The Deck Class of a Maritime Academy approved by and conducted under the rules prescribed by the Maritime Administrator (see 46 CFR 11.407), including the program in the Deck Class of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy.

Note: To be acceptable, the education and experience described in “1", “2" and “3" above must have been
obtained within the last 10 years.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.