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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1, 2, OR 3 in Plaquemine, Louisiana
FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1, 2, OR 3
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FERRYBOAT DECKHAND 1, 2, OR 3
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location
Plaquemine, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
42/50502938/FBD123/11.20.24-DT
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 42
Opening Date
11/21/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
42/50502938/FBD123/11.20.24-DT
PLAQUEMINE FERRY
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
At the highest level in this CPG in cum b en t provides lead worker role i n t r a i n i ng ass i s t ance and guidance in below activities to lower l eve l deckhands. May also serve as a lookout to assist in the safe navigation of the ferry vesse l.
Under the general supervision of Ma ri ne Engineers, Marine C hi ef Engineers, Marine Pil o t s , Marine Op e r ators , or Marine M asters , the incumbent of this position will have the responsibility for pe r fo rmi ng the following duty assignments.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (Ferryboat Deckhand 1, 2, or 3 ) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Ferryboat Deckhand 1- has a minimum hire rate of $16.06/hourly
Ferryboat Deckhand 2- has a minimum hire rate of $17.18/hourly
Ferryboat Deckhand 3-has a minimum hire rate of $19.67/hourly
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.”
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation
Services is available here . www.louisianaworks.net
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Delos Turner
FERRYBOAT OPERATIONS MANAGER A
225-687-2858
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training is required.
NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) may be required by the hiring agency at the time of appointment.
For more information on how to obtain a TWIC, please see the National Maritime Center website:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/national_maritime_center/
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform manual operations and routine maintenance work aboard a ferry vessel.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Ferryboat Supervisor. May also receive guidance from a higher-level Ferryboat Deckhand or Ferryboat Operator. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from other marine occupations by the presence of tasks aboard a ferry vessel.
Differs from Ferryboat Deckhand 2 by the absence of independence in performing routine manual tasks aboard a ferry vessel.
Examples of Work
40% Classifies veh i c l es and registers c l ass and axles of ea ch ve h i cl e boarding the vesse l and enforces restr i ct i o n s when n ec e ss ar y, collects appropriate toll, processes change and i ss u es receipts. Completes vessel passenger and veh i c l e count sheets.
30% P e r fo r ms secu rit y and safety checks on vehicles boarding a nd w h i l e the vessel i s underway. Fastens and loosens hawsers and mooring lines to piers. Operates bilge pumps, traffic ramps and gates on vessel. L owe r s and raises anchors, coils and splices rope for rope fenders and makes eyes in cable. Performs routine maintenance such a s cleaning, Chipping, sc rap i n g, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bri g h t work, etc. Loads and unloads
material and equipment for use on ve hi cle.
20% Serves as Designated m e m be r of t h e C r ew in accordance w i th the requirement of th e vesse l 's Coast Gua r d Certificates of I nspec ti on . Assumes control of vesse l in t h e eve nt the Master b eco m es incapacitated and practices those du t i es weekly.
5% Operates emergency eq ui p m e nt suc h as firefighting hoses , fire extinguishers, rescue boats, life ri ngs , flo ats , during drills and in actual emergencies. Serves as lookout to assist in safe navigation and handles lines in r ecove r y of vessels a d r if t. Searches for and r ecove r s drowning v i ct im s. Attends required training.
5% May be required to perform othe r duties as necessary i nc l udi n g , but not l im i t ed t o , e m ergency/d i saster s upp o r t activities
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin 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). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
Required Question
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State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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