MARINE DREDGE CAPTAIN

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MARINE DREDGE CAPTAIN

Salary

$5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-885-031125-LR

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

03/11/2025

Closing Date

3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

PNO-885-031125-LR

The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep-water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. We are looking for aMarine Dredge Captain. This position is located in Orleans Parish, within the Port of New Orleans jurisdiction therefore no travel is required outside of the parish. The position will require you to work at least 13.0 hours on Monday, Tuesday and 13.5 hours on Wednesday. Overtime is mostly seasonal depending on the river fluctuations. T he ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of 16 people, ensuring smooth daily operations within the Port. You should also have experience in supervising teams, and the ability to manage long shifts.

Potential starting salary depends upon qualifications:

$31.60/hr. to $44.23/hr.

THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competi tive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance options

• Long Term Disability Plan

• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

• Ship Shape Wellness Program

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. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

(504) 528-3226

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of experience as an operator, mate, or engineer in the operation of a dredge plus one of the following:

1. Possession of a United States Coast Guard license as a Master of Towing Vessels for the operation of an uninspected towing vessel of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon inland waters of the United States plus possession of certification as a Designated Examiner by the United States Coast Guard for use in completing TOARS (Towing Officers Assessment Record).

2. Possession of a United States Coast Guard Engineer's license with a minimum requirement of authority as a Designated Duty Engineer.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To plan and supervise the operations of a large cutterhead dredge and associated support equipment consisting of support barges, push boat, and anchor handling tug.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Direct from an Engineer 5 or equivalent level supervisor. May receive supervision from higher level personnel.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct over Marine Operator 3, Dredge Chief Engineer, and/or other personnel involved in dredge operations and maintenance.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Port of New Orleans.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from Engineer 5 in that only the dredge work unit is supervised.

Differs from Dredge Chief Engineer and Marine Operator 3 by the presence of supervision for all maintenance and operations of a large floating suction dredge, attendant tugs, and barges.

Examples of Work

Marine Dredge Captain

Waterfront Dredge Department

This position serves as a Marine Dredge Captain in the Dredge Department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division.

This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, Class D, and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to hold a USCG Master of 100T towing license and have knowledge of the use of a UHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer, and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

30% Vessel Proficiencies

• Communicates instructions and directions necessary for meeting the program objectives of safety, environmental protection and quality service through knowledgeable and competent execution of assigned tasks.

• Supervises all facets of the dredge including the direct responsibilities of Dredge Deckhands and Operators

25% Daily Operations

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Dredge Captain, this position will assist the Senior Dredge Captain in the following duties: Performs supervisory duties aboard dredge, dredge tender, anchor handling unit and floating pipelines.

These duties include but are not limited to providing direction for:

• Fastening hawsers and mooring lines to dredge, dredge support vessels, wharves, barges, piers, and pilings. Check towing rigging, lines, wires, etc.

• Lowering and raising anchors by vessel’s winches to position dredge for operating, mooring, and towing.

• Operation of dredge in the dredge lever room.

• Routine maintenance on dredge and ancillary vessels, such as cleaning, chipping, scraping, painting, changing oil and filters, polishing bright work, etc.

• Loading and unloading material for the dredge.

• Moving swing wires to facilitate forward movement of dredge.

• Assisting in deck and equipment repairs.

• Assisting in handling discharge lines and dredge anchors.

** In the absence of the Senior Dredge Captain, the incumbent is under direct supervision of the Port Waterfront Manager or Port Maintenance Director, and functions as lead supervisor for all dredge operations.

20% Training

Oversees, schedules, directs training to operate 24-inch hydraulic cutter head suction dredge, training to operate a towing vessel to move the dredge and pipeline and general deckhand skills.

5% Gangway Operation

Manages and oversees gangway operation of dredge to facilitate safe passage of workers to and from the wharf.

5% Supervisory Duties

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees, planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance, disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Oversees, approves leave requests and performs PES evaluations. Participates in hiring and disciplinary processes. Makes and approves schedules in the absence of the Senior Dredge Captain.

10% Safety and Loss Prevention Management

Participates, complies with, and enforces all Port safety practices, programs, and policies. Assist in taking corrective action to eliminate all deficiencies noted on safety inspections. Monitors daily procedures and workflow for unsafe situations and notifies chain of command of possible unsafe practices. Works safely, efficiently, and as directed. Conducts regular safety inspections of tools used and immediate work area, participates in the Port’s JSA program. Fosters and supports a culture of safety with all coworkers.

5% Other Duties, Including Emergency Support

Incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of Waterfront Maintenance Department and/or Port Maintenance Division. Other work as directed. Essential employee during emergencies, natural disasters, etc. Must be immediately available to respond to problems arising at facilities, Equipment, and Port owned bridges during times of emergencies. Available in person, by phone, and via the internet always.

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

  01

  Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess a USCG license as a Master of Towing Vessels for the operation of an uninspected towing vessel of not more than 100 gross registered tons upon inland waters?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess certification as a Designated Examiner by the United States Coast Guard for use in completing TOARS (Towing Officers Assessment Record)?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you possess a United States Coast Guard Engineer's license with a minimum requirement of authority as a Designated Duty Engineer?

• Yes

• No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

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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