Ferry Captain (23-46) Intermittent

Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $62,600.93 - $85,160.40 / Annually* ( Salary Schedule )

• This includes a 3% stipend

Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service
Location: Rockland
Position Number: 02530-0779 & 02530-0781
Opening Date: April 14, 2023
Closing Date: May 1, 2023

Serve as Relief Captain aboard all Maine State Ferry Service vessels on all MSFS runs. Must be able to safely navigate and to operate the vessel, supervise the crew, maintain logs, and manuals, Conduct Man Overboard, fire and safety drills. Be familiar with the VSP and act as VSO. Have a 500 GRT Masters document (USCG MMD) endorsement for Steam or Motor Vessels. Posses a current TWIC. Pass a Homeland Security Background check and submit a pre employment physical.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Experience in handling and commanding large engine powered ocean vessels, including experience in the maintenance and repair of vessels and auxiliary equipment including 2 years of directly related supervisory experience. Post high school education in navigation, seamanship, and marine engineering is required.
Required to have a current TWIC Card - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card. Card is provided by TSA -Transportation Security Administration.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements
U.S. Coast Guard Masters level license for the tonnage of largest vessel operated by the State.
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.

• For general questions or if you require a paper application, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [email protected]

Why join our team?
We Believe In Supporting Our Workforce's Health And Wellbeing With a Valuable Total Compensation Package, Including
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.

• Work-Life Balance – 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.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of employee’s pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

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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