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Job Description
Under the general direction of the Port Engineer or other superior officer, supervises and directs the operation of the main propulsion and auxiliary equipment of diesel or diesel-electric powered ferry boats; ensures compliance with agency standard operating procedures, standing orders, and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations; performs related work.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:
Supervises and directs all members of the below-deck team. Supervises and directs the operation, maintenance, and minor or emergency repair of the main propulsion equipment, boilers, auxiliaries, electrical equipment, steering pumps, and fuel, oil, urea and waste tanks on Staten Island Ferry boats. Performs all duties of inspection officer and team leader below deck. Supervises and directs the care, storage, and use of fuel on board the ship. Ensures that machinery and auxiliary systems are operated in accordance with United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations, Staten Island Ferry safety management system requirements, and NYC DOT departmental regulations. Keeps records and makes reports.
MMC REQUIREMENT: Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.
TWIC REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.
MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Chief Marine Engineer. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Chief Marine Engineers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.
TO APPLY: Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 609422. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/variable, including nights/weekends
WORK LOCATION: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Qualifications
1. A valid license for Chief Engineer of Motor Vessels of any H.P. issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service; or an equivalent license in motor vessels issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
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.
Job Description
Under the general direction of the Port Engineer or other superior officer, supervises and directs the operation of the main propulsion and auxiliary equipment of diesel or diesel-electric powered ferry boats; ensures compliance with agency standard operating procedures, standing orders, and applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations; performs related work.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS:
Supervises and directs all members of the below-deck team. Supervises and directs the operation, maintenance, and minor or emergency repair of the main propulsion equipment, boilers, auxiliaries, electrical equipment, steering pumps, and fuel, oil, urea and waste tanks on Staten Island Ferry boats. Performs all duties of inspection officer and team leader below deck. Supervises and directs the care, storage, and use of fuel on board the ship. Ensures that machinery and auxiliary systems are operated in accordance with United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping rules and regulations, Staten Island Ferry safety management system requirements, and NYC DOT departmental regulations. Keeps records and makes reports.
MMC REQUIREMENT: Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with endorsement and medical certificate must be maintained for the duration of employment.
TWIC REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). A valid TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.
MEDICAL/DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS: Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position of Chief Marine Engineer. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Chief Marine Engineers are subject to random drug and alcohol testing during their employment.
TO APPLY: Please visit www.nyc.gov/careers/search and search for Job ID Number: 609422. For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet and follow the Careers link. Most public libraries have computers available for use. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
HOURS/SHIFT: 40 hours/variable, including nights/weekends
WORK LOCATION: 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Qualifications
1. A valid license for Chief Engineer of Motor Vessels of any H.P. issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service; or an equivalent license in motor vessels issued by the United States Coast Guard Inspection Service. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Information
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.
