MARINE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR 7390

(FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager (Fishers Island Ferry District), an employee in this class supervises all personnel for the operation of the Fishers Island Ferries. The employee plans and administers the work for all shipboard employees. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops and administers work and vacation schedules;

Maintains records of hours worked by employees for each pay period;

Recommends to the Assistant Manager (Fishers Island Ferry District) the hiring and disciplining of personnel;

Plans and monitors the adequate staffing of ferryboats, the continuing compliance with onboard Federal regulations, the services of outside contractors, and the maintenance and operation of the ferryboats;

Responsible for the cancellation of scheduled voyages due to unsafe circumstances;

Arranges charter voyages and unscheduled voyages with the approval of the Assistant Manager (Fishers Island Ferry District);

Recommends the expenditure of funds for non-standard operational needs to the Assistant Manager (Fishers Island Ferry District).

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of ferryboats and terminals in compliance with safety regulations; ability to plan and schedule work activities for employees which include Ferry Captains (Fishers Island Ferry District), Deckhands (Fishers Island Ferry District), Chief Engineers (Fishers Island Ferry District), and others; ability to supervise employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to keep accurate records for employees' pay periods; ability to exercise good judgment in emergency situations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years ship-handling experience on vessels of 51 gross registered tons or more, two (2) years of which must include crew management and operations experience.

NOTE: Ship-handling experience is defined as the physical act of piloting a vessel as the Master.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Appointees must possess a valid Unites States Coast Guard 100-ton Operator's License at the time of appointment and obtain a FCC Radio-telephone license within six (6) months of appointment. Both licenses must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

R03/11/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive