Ferryboat Operations Manager A (Shipyard Inspector)

Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience in marine operations or maritime industry operations; OR possession of a current U.S. Coast Guard officer's credential as a Master or Chief Engineer.

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 found here. Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties: Serves as the Department's on-site representative during shipyard repair, construction, and modification projects, ensuring all work complies with DOTD specifications, contract requirements, and federal maritime regulations. Coordinates directly with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), naval architects, engineers, contractors, shipyard management, and vendors to oversee vessel inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance. Provides technical oversight of complex vessel repair and construction projects by monitoring work progress, evaluating marine systems and structural modifications, and recommending corrective actions to maintain vessel safety and operational readiness. Maintains and manages critical regulatory documentation, including Certificates of Inspection, Vessel Security Plans, Fire and Safety Plans, Stability Letters, and other required maritime records necessary for USCG certification. Position Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: Ferryboat Operations Manager A - $36.18 up to $65.10 per hour

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Benefits: Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's DayMartin 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)Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others