Ferry Shift Coordinator

Would you like to build a career in highway maintenance and construction, an industry that will offer you long-term career opportunities? Do you strive to serve others and make the place where you work and live a better place to be? Then consider working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Hampton Roads District, Jamestown Scotland Ferry. We serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.
We are the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce consisting of classified and hourly employees. Our strong culture focuses on:

• teamwork
• transparency
• creativity and collaboration that values differences,
• nimble learning

We are seeking individuals interested in joining our team who are able to provide marine field expertise and leadership as Watercraft Operator II.

This position is with the Jamestown Scotland Ferry in Surry County. This is an hourly wage position and is limited to 1500 hours to average 29 hours per week in a 12 month period. This position does not included the state benefit package. This position is on call with no guaranteed minimum number of hours.

As a Ferry Shift Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

Job Safety – Wear required personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Ensure equipment is used properly. Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.

Supervises Facilities – Coordinate slip assignments for fueling, maintenance and lay-vessels. Conduct daily air monitoring aboard all vessels. Assist vessels with traffic control when required. Assist with emergency situation on the docks and ferries. Perform other duties as assigned to maintain the safety, cleanliness and overall operation of the ferry and facility.

Staffing of Ferry Crews and Public Relations – Prepare and maintain duty schedules for all staff. Ensure appropriate changes and updates are made to crew assignments as necessary ensuring no missed trips. Serve as operator for all incoming telephone calls. Serve as Ferry Crew Member when required.

Passenger Assistance and Vessel Security – Provide information and assistance to public in a professional manor as needed. Provide clear directions to vehicle operators as they board or depart ferry. Make frequent and thorough safety and security inspections on the ferry.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

VDOT is an emergency response agency and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

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You are minimally qualified if you have:

• Basic computer operations and have the ability to work in a team environment.

• Experience coordinating specific job duties with crew members.

• Experience creating and updating reports, performing heavy manual labor, and responding to emergency operations as necessary.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Previous experience as a VDOT Watercraft Operator. High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.

If selected as a finalist, you will undergo:

• References and verification of work history
• DMV Records Check
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Fingerprint-based criminal history records check

This position also requires approved safety shoes as a reimbursable expense.

Successful employment requires the following certification to continue employment: Transportation Workers Identification Credentials (TWIC), First Aid and CPR, Emergency Helmsman.

“VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.”



State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.