Ferryboat Operations Manager A (Shipyard Inspector)

Salary : $6,271.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 42
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

About This Position:

The Ferry Manager A position is necessary to provide direct technical supervision and oversight of state-owned ferry vessels classified as inspected passenger vessels under United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulations, specifically 46 CFR Subchapter H or M, while those vessels are undergoing repair, survey, modification, or construction in shipyards located statewide. The position also provides oversight of other state-owned vessels and marine equipment during repair and modification activities to ensure regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and safe transportation of
the public.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of experience in marine operations or maritime industry operations; OR

Possession of a current U.S. Coast Guard officer's credential as a Master or Chief Engineer.

NOTE:
Possession of a current Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) will be required at the time of appointment.
Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Serves as the Department's on-site representative during shipyard repair, construction, and modification projects, ensuring all work complies with DOTD specifications, contract requirements, and federal maritime regulations.
• Coordinates directly with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), naval architects, engineers, contractors, shipyard management, and vendors to oversee vessel inspections, certifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Provides technical oversight of complex vessel repair and construction projects by monitoring work progress, evaluating marine systems and structural modifications, and recommending corrective actions to maintain vessel safety and operational readiness.
• Maintains and manages critical regulatory documentation, including Certificates of Inspection, Vessel Security Plans, Fire and Safety Plans, Stability Letters, and other required maritime records necessary for USCG certification.

Position Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation:

• Ferryboat Operations Manager A - $36.18 up to $65.10 per hour

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jeff Brown

Maint. Management Admin

225-379-1531
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06

Please provide all shipyard project management or inspections\management of US Coast Guard certificated vessels.
07

Do you possess a current U.S. Coast Guard officer's credential as a Master or Chief Engineer?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a current TWIC card?

• Yes
• No

Required Question