Chief Ferry Engineer

Job Title

Ferry Department Engineer

Performs the following tasks and others as assigned by Director/Supervisor:
Under limited supervision, performs skilled and specialized work for the Ferry Department. Work involves checking and starting all machinery on board the ferry; being ready for operation at the beginning of assigned shift; checking steering fluids, oil, water, and fuel levels; verifying steering equipment, radar, radio, etc. are in working condition; inspecting firefighting equipment, bow thruster and main engines throughout assigned shift;

making adjustments to landing dock ramps so vehicles can enter and exit with ease when necessary; taking on fuel and water when needed; changing filters on engines when needed; and maintaining a log of such. Reports to the Ferry Captain III.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED supplemented by three to four years' experience in engine work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Must have a United States Coast Guard Chief Engineer license with a minimum of 3000 horsepower OR a Chief Engineer of Motor Ferry Vessels of 3000 horsepower or less operated by Governmental bodies license, or Chief Engineer limited Oceans or Near Coastal license.

Satisfactory physical condition, including back, vision and hearing. Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License with satisfactory records. Must be honest and exhibit good moral/ethical behavior.

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Applicant must submit accurate, detailed application forms providing all requested information, including descriptions of work experience, names, and addresses of previous employers and dates employed. Qualified applicants will be notified of the time, date place of any assembled test(s) which may be given.

Applications received after the Final Filing Date specified on the announcement will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on official application forms and must be filed in an Application Office before the close of business on the Final Filing Date. All qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the Final Filing Date. However, the Civil Service Department may admit applicants to examinations conditionally in certain instances with the provision that the missing qualification shall be established prior to certification for employment.

The Civil Service Department shall not be responsible for failure of the Department to receive any material mailed by an applicant nor for failure of an applicant to receive any material mailed by the Department. Applications for examinations shall be open to all persons irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. However, applicants who are residents of Plaquemines Parish shall be accorded over non-residents.

The Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Reasonable accommodations will be made for anyone requesting such accommodations. Unless otherwise stated on the front of this announcement, there shall be no maximum age limit for admission to examinations. The minimum age limit shall be eighteen (18) years of age for any class of work in the Parish service requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

The starting salary for this position is stated on the front side of this Job Announcement. All appointments in the classified service shall be made at the minimum rate or such other starting rate specifically authorized by the Commission. In cases where the applicant possesses exceptional qualifications directly related to the classification to which the applicant will be appointed, the Appointing Authority can…