FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3 Marine Engineer DDE1000 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5017263) Apply  FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3 Marine Engineer DDE1000 Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location Cameron, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 07/50366104/FBO1/07.23.2025-AM Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7- Lake Charles Opening Date 07/23/2025 Closing Date 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job   FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1-3 DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 870 –CAMERON PARISH JOB NUMBER: 07/50366104/FBO1/07.23.2025-AM At the Department of Transportation and Development , our mission is to promote health and wellness by delivering compassionate and high-quality health services. We provide behavioral health support and counseling services to individuals and families across Louisiana, working every day to improve lives and strengthen communities. **Please include USCG License Info in the application** Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in marine operations plus one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials: 1. Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) 2. Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) NOTE: Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=174230) . Job Duties and Other Information The overall function of this position is to become competent to operate and pilot state-owned ferry vessels under United States Coast Guard regulation through satisfactory completion of training, performance measures, and documented experience. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 870 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. As a Ferryboat Operator 1, 2 or 3, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who enters the ferry. In this role, you will: + Trains under the guidance and supervision of a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor to operate and pilot ferry motor vessels carrying passengers on waterways. + Maintains operating logs and submits various reports on a regular basis. + Satisfactorily completes all training and performance measures to obtain the necessary experience and USCG credentials to qualify as a Ferryboat Operations Supervisor. + Leads and conducts fire and collision drills and participates in those drills on a bi-weekly schedule. + Functionally supervises the crew on an assigned shift by issuing work assignments and reviewing work products. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Work Schedule:Work hours are based on a 7 days on and 7 days off Career Progression: As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Ferryboat Operator 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation: + FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 1- has a minimum hire rate of $21.05/hourly + FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 2- has a minimum hire rate of $24.10/hourly + FERRYBOAT OPERATOR 3-has a minimum hire rate of $27.60/hourly Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jesse Bang Ferryboat Operations Manager B (337) 775-7444 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee? + Yes + No 06 Do you possess one of the following U.S. Coast Guard credentials: Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) OR Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) *This information must be included in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email