RIVER FERRY CREWMEMBER SPECIALIST 56066

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This is the second class in the River Ferry Crewmember series for positions that perform duties in the operation and maintenance of a river ferry vessel. Positions in this class specialize in performing skilled tasks either above or below deck in support of vessel operation and maintenance. The class is distinguished from the River Ferry Crewmember by its specialization in either above deck operations as an Able Seaman or in below deck operations as an Oiler. This class is distinguished from the River Ferry Crewmember Specialist Senior by that class's supervisory responsibility over deck crew and its responsibility for rendering assistance to the River Ferry Captain in operating the vessel or by performing all engine room operations and maintenance activities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in either above or below deck operation and maintenance of a ferry boat. In above deck settings positions function as Able Seamen. In below deck settings, positions function as Oilers. Provides guidance and training to lower level employees; participates as team member during emergencies and emergency drills such as fire, abandonment, man overboard or others; and assists passengers into life preservers.

As an Able Seaman, positions in this class are responsible for all normal deck operations on a ferry boat, including all tasks associated with directing, parking, and securing vehicles, and performing deck seamanship and maintenance. These positions handle mooring lines and hawsers when docking or undocking vessels; perform deck maintenance and general housekeeping of vessel; maintain standing rigging, running rigging, and deck machinery; control traffic when vehicles are embarking or debarking, and vessel is underway; check to assure safety of passengers; answers questions of public; provide instructions and general travel directions to passengers; patrol deck to assure the safety and orderly conduct of passengers. Under Captain's supervision, steers vessel while underway; performs lookout duties; performs marlin spike seamanship.

As an Oiler, positions in this class are responsible for operation and maintenance of the engine room including oiling, lubricating, and cleaning moving parts, bearing and wearing surfaces of main engines and auxiliary units. Monitors main engine and auxiliary systems such as main propulsion, electrical, and steering; performs minor maintenance of machinery, general engine room clean-up work, including cleaning, painting, and polishing; greases, oils, changes filters and other maintenance work as required on main engine and auxiliaries. Operates engine during emergencies or for training purposes; substitutes for the engineer if the engineer is needed above deck.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from a River Ferry Crewmember Specialist Senior, River Ferry Chief Engineer, River Ferry Captain, or other higher level position.

Scope: Work tasks are limited to either normal above or below deck maintenance and operations of a state inland waterway passenger ferry.

Impact of Actions: Work has a moderate impact on either above or below deck ferry boat operations. Frequent public contact may affect the image of the agency. In the event of an emergency action, positions would have a substantial impact on the safety of the traveling public.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent internal and external contacts with ferry personnel and the traveling public. May be called on to give information to the public, answer questions, or to give directions.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of nautical terms; deck operations of ferry boat; of traffic control for vehicles; emergency procedures related to fire, man overboard, or other emergency; ferry schedules and information about the local areas; and vessel equipment and its location and purpose; or construction and function of marine engines and auxiliary units; and lubrication requirements for marine engines and auxiliary units depending on specialty area.

Skills: Working skill in the use of hand or power tools and deck machinery.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to perform heavy manual labor; read and understand regulations and technical manuals; demonstrate firefighting equipment, the launching of life boats, lifesaving appliances, emergency signals and other items; perform mechanical tasks; and to keep records.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Must be able to pass physical examination and color sense vision test as prescribed by U.S. Coast Guard. Must pass periodic drug test.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience either above or below deck on board vessel when underway.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

The class was established as a result of an organizational study conducted by the Virginia Department of Transportation, effective January 1991.