DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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CLASS CODE: 6564
PAY GRADE: 421
CLASS TITLE: MARINE CAPTAIN I - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is supervisory work operating a marine vessel over 40 feet in length. The primary duty of the
employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class is to spend a major portion of the time
communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work;
and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or
discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
Plans work loads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting
regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.
Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
Directs the work of employees to ensure maximum utility of time and resources.
Pilots a ferry boat transporting automobiles and passengers across an inland waterway.
Pilots an ocean going vessel engaged in marine research.
Checks all equipment for safety and efficient operation.
Inspects the ship and prepares gear for voyages, plans routes and refueling stops, and obtains
legal documents required for international trips.
Obtains, marks, and organizes files on charts.
Keeps log of all activities and boat operations.
Supervises deck crew and all operational functions.
Directs fire and boat drills.
Performs related work as required.
6564-MARINE CAPTAIN I-SES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of navigational principles and techniques.
Knowledge of coast guard rules and regulations pertaining to passenger carrying vessels.
Knowledge of marine safety and fire control procedures.
Skill in the use of navigation, radio and radar equipment.
Skill in the use of fire and safety equipment.
Skill in the piloting, docking and undocking of passenger carrying vessels.
Skill in administering first aid.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work
assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to conduct inspections in preparation of voyages.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Licensure as a Master in accordance with Title 46, Code of the Federal Register, Chapter 1, with
qualifications appropriate to the assigned vessel.
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
04/05/1990
01/01/1984