Director of Ferry Operations - Maritime Division
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About the role
Are you ready to lead a critical transportation service that connects communities and keeps commerce moving? As the Director of Ferry Operations, you will oversee ferry vessel operations, terminal activities, maintenance programs, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and emergency response readiness. Working directly with the Director of the Maritime Division, you will influence strategic decisions, build relationships with public and private stakeholders, and lead a team dedicated to delivering safe and dependable ferry services. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for transportation, safety, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to steer a vital public service into the future.
Are you ready to lead a critical transportation service that connects communities and keeps commerce moving? As the Director of Ferry Operations, you will oversee ferry vessel operations, terminal activities, maintenance programs, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and emergency response readiness. Working directly with the Director of the Maritime Division, you will influence strategic decisions, build relationships with public and private stakeholders, and lead a team dedicated to delivering safe and dependable ferry services. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for transportation, safety, and operational excellence, this is your opportunity to steer a vital public service into the future.
Stassney Hq - Main (SHQMAIN)
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin, 78744
Corpus Christi Dist Hdq (16DISTHQ)
1701 S PADRE ISLAND DRIVE
Corpus Christi, 78416
Hou District Headquartrs (12DISTHQ-1)
7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE
Houston, 77007
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Serves as the Director of Ferry Operations, reporting directly to the Director of the Maritime Division managing vessel operations, personnel management, vessel maintenance, terminal operations, regulatory compliance with the United State Coast Guard, and emergency response readiness. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.
Essential Duties:
- Reviews, develops, and implements ferry operating procedures and emergency management planning and protocols.
- Plans, directs, and manages employees’ activities and monitors and evaluates employee performance.
- Develops and implements professional development pathways for personnel.
- Oversees and directs the development of strategic short to long-range reports and plans for waterway, seaport and ferry
operations. - Oversees the implementation of software, performance metrics, and reports that support efficient and safe ferry service
delivery. - Develops staffing and funding recommendations for ferry operations, to include monitoring the Maritime Division’s budget as related to ferry operations.
- Reviews proposed legislation and directs the implementation of legislation affecting ferry operations and maritime
activities. - Directs the operations of the Department’s ferry systems and establishing high performance standards, operational
benchmarks, and long-term improvement strategies. - Develops and implements vessel life cycle management systems including condition assessment, dry-docking, scheduling, and
replacement planning. - Oversees the development of contracts and agreements for vessel construction, vessel retrofitting, dry-docking, repairs,
fuel supply, infrastructure construction and related ferry operations services. - Oversees the coordination of emergency response and continuity of operations planning for ferry service during
hurricanes, severe weather, and other disruptions. - Oversees compliance with the United States Coast Guard, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration
and other federal and state regulations applicable to inspected vehicle and passenger vessels, including Certificates of - Inspection and vessel security plans
- Oversees credentialing and training requirements for ferry operations personnel consistent with United States Coast Guard
and Department standards. - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Serves as the Director of Ferry Operations, reporting directly to the Director of the Maritime Division managing vessel operations, personnel management, vessel maintenance, terminal operations, regulatory compliance with the United State Coast Guard, and emergency response readiness. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct responsibility for the work product.
Essential Duties:
- Reviews, develops, and implements ferry operating procedures and emergency management planning and protocols.
- Plans, directs, and manages employees’ activities and monitors and evaluates employee performance.
- Develops and implements professional development pathways for personnel.
- Oversees and directs the development of strategic short to long-range reports and plans for waterway, seaport and ferry
operations. - Oversees the implementation of software, performance metrics, and reports that support efficient and safe ferry service
delivery. - Develops staffing and funding recommendations for ferry operations, to include monitoring the Maritime Division’s budget as related to ferry operations.
- Reviews proposed legislation and directs the implementation of legislation affecting ferry operations and maritime
activities. - Directs the operations of the Department’s ferry systems and establishing high performance standards, operational
benchmarks, and long-term improvement strategies. - Develops and implements vessel life cycle management systems including condition assessment, dry-docking, scheduling, and
replacement planning. - Oversees the development of contracts and agreements for vessel construction, vessel retrofitting, dry-docking, repairs,
fuel supply, infrastructure construction and related ferry operations services. - Oversees the coordination of emergency response and continuity of operations planning for ferry service during
hurricanes, severe weather, and other disruptions. - Oversees compliance with the United States Coast Guard, Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration
and other federal and state regulations applicable to inspected vehicle and passenger vessels, including Certificates of - Inspection and vessel security plans
- Oversees credentialing and training requirements for ferry operations personnel consistent with United States Coast Guard
and Department standards. - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Marine Transportation or Eng, Naval Architect, Engineering) Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
5 years of experience in marine transportation, maritime transit management, vessel operations planning, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
- Federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public
administration and management - Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
- Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation and ferry engineering construction and
maintenance work - Maritime operations, ferry operations, and United States Coast Guard regulatory frameworks applicable to inspected
passenger vessels - Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources
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