Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $74,713.59 - $105,809.60 (per year) (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service

Location: Rockland, ME 

Position Number:  02500-3378

Opening Date: November 13, 2024

Closing Date: November 27, 2024

Job Description:  

This position reports directly to the Director of Maine State Ferry Service (Ferry Director). This is professional services work of a policy, management, and leadership nature administering, directing, and leading the scheduling and daily operations of the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS). 

Responsibilities include:

• Direct management of multiple MSFS employees, including Ferry Captains and other boat crews.
• Developing and recommending new and revised policies and procedures to improve operations within MSFS, in collaboration with Ferry Director and Human Resources.
• Along with the Ferry Director, planning, organizing, and establishing controls within MSFS operations to communicate priorities, manage operations, and ensure operational goals are achieved.
• In consultation with the Ferry Director, determining and administering financial, personnel, and capital needs to meet established goals, objectives, and priorities.
• In consultation with the Ferry Director, working with the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure compliance and safety with Code of Federal Regulations.
• Functioning as the Company Security Officer (CSO) for MSFS, and championing safety at the MSFS, working in collaboration with both MSFS staff and additional MaineDOT personnel to ensure the MSFS Safety Program, practices, and procedures are followed.

The selected candidate will be required to have or obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card) through TSA within 30 days of employment. 

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

Candidates must demonstrate progressive experience in management and possess strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. Preference will be given to candidates with maritime experience. 

Application Instructions: 

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email atjobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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