Job Description

Introduction
Do you have hands-on experience supporting a Ferry Captain with operating, maintaining, or repairing a ferry vessel?
We're looking for someone who's ready to be an essential part of our crew!
The , Department of Transportation is seeking candidates to apply for the position for the Chester/Hadlyme Ferry, within the Bureau of Public Transportation.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full time, 40 hours/week;
• Shift will rotate from week-to-week: 1st shift is from 6:30AM to 2:00PM. 2nd shift is from 12:30PM to 8:00PM, and every other weekend you will work from 9:30AM to 5:00PM.
• You will have every other Thursday and Friday off.

THE ROLE

• Loading and unloading of passengers/vehicles under mandated state and federal safety regulations;
• Toll collection, general maintenance, customer service;
• Assist Captain with monitoring of river for traffic;
• Reconciliation of toll collection and passengers counts.
• May need to operate the ferry vessel on an as-needed basis;
• May be assigned other duties in regular or emergency highway and/or public transportation units;
• NOTE: Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.
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Selection Plan
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per

, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. * Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

. * Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for assisting a Ferry Captain in the operation, repair and maintenance of a Connecticut State Ferry vessel.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Ensures proper boarding and exiting of passengers and vehicles from ferry vessel under mandated state and federal safety regulations that pertain to passenger carrying vessels;
• Handles mooring lines and landing aprons;
• Collects tolls and makes out collection reports;
• Maintains vessel, decks, approach aprons in a neat and orderly condition;
• Assists Ferry Captain with monitoring of river for boats and other traffic in ferry's path;
• Fuels ferry and changes oil and transmission fluid;
• Ensures ramps, towers and gates are properly oiled and greased;
• Assists with required repairs, replacements and maintenance to ferry vessel and equipment in order to put vessel in first class condition prior to United States Coast Guard inspections as required by federal regulations;
• Operates ferry vessel on an as-needed basis;
• May be assigned other duties in regular or emergency highway and/or airport maintenance;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of

• mechanical and operational aspects of ferry vessels up to 100 tons;
• maintenance and repair of internal combustion engines;
• tools and methods used in maintenance of marine vessels and equipment;
• Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to

• utilize computer software;
• perform mathematical calculations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the basic operation, repair and maintenance of marine or automotive equipment and propulsion motors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with general boating or commercial vessels
• Experience in customer service
• Experience in general maintenance
• Possession of a UCSG Captains License, MMC, or be able to acquire such after enough sea time aboard

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR).
• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications, including a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness in order to perform duties.
• A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, noise and fumes and risk of injury from equipment.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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