Chief Operations Officer/Deputy Commissioner of Ferries

Salary: $250,000 - $280,000 (annual)

Serves as the Chief Operations Officer of the Staten Island Ferry and Deputy Commissioner of the Ferry Division for the New York City Department of Transportation. Provides executive leadership and direction for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the vessels, terminals and facilities of the Staten Island Ferry, including management of over 600 employees, including 450 mariners, and an annual expense budget $63 million (PS), $44 million (OTPS) and 10 Year Capital Plan of approximately $450 million. In collaboration with the Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner, serves as a member of top management providing commitment, leadership, and the highest levels of management to the Staten Island Ferry's Safety Management System (SMS), in accordance with International Safety Management (ISM) Code requirements. Regulates private ferry operations within the City of New York. EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Responsible to serve as the highest level of authority with the SMS in matters relating to administration, engineering, operations and safety. Be available and respond 24/7 to issues and emergencies. Establish and coordinate the effective implementation of a Safety & Environmental Protection Policy. Oversee activities of senior management of functional areas, including customer relations and customer service. Ensure the entire Staten Island Ferry system is operated safely and effectively in accordance with principles of good seamanship and all applicable laws and regulations, including U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Responsible for ensuring that all Staten Island Ferry personnel are properly trained and fully familiar with all applicable regulations, including NYCDOT policies and regulations. Plan and execute new technology for the ferry including replacement vessels. Represent the agency to and interacts with other local, state and federal government agencies, elected officials, private ferry operators, city unions and other stakeholders. Performs related managerial duties. The Staten Island Ferry is a critical link in the City's transportation infrastructure and carries over 17 million passengers annually between the St. George Terminal in Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan, operating 365 days per year around the clock. The Ferry Division exemplifies DOT's mission in providing for the safe, efficient, equitable and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York.

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree in operations management, business management, marine transportation, nautical science, marine engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college. Maritime industry relevant work experience may be substituted for degree.

Preferred Skills

• Possession of a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), with endorsement as Master (unlimited tonnage) or Chief Engineer (unlimited propulsion power) strongly preferred. 2. Strong background in all aspects of maritime management, including operations, engineering, maintenance and repair, personnel management and regulation issues. 3. Experience with implementation and/or operation of Safety Management Systems in accordance with ISM code. 4. Superb managerial and communication skills. 5. Experience with passenger ferry systems in a managerial capacity is preferred, but not required.

TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.