Salary: $3,493.60 - $4,697.60 Biweekly
Location : Bremerton
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Purpose of the Job
Under general supervision of the Marine Services Director, supports the agency's primary goal to provide safe, secure, reliable, effective, regulatory compliant, environmentally sound, and quality marine transportation services.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Performs a wide variety of marine support functions related to the safety, security, environmental stewardship, and emergency preparedness of the agency's passenger ferries.
Coordinates with human resources training staff to support the agency's safety and training goals and functions.

Provides oversight, advocacy, and support of the agency's policies and practices associated with a system-wide approach to safety, security, emergency management, and environmental stewardship.
Acts as the marine Designated Person (DP), as stipulated in the Kitsap Ferries' Safety Management System (SMS), providing the link between Marine Services employees and the highest level of management via direct access to the agency's Executive Director.
Coordinates and monitors all processes of the SMS, facilitates and fosters a system-wide culture of safety and security awareness and provides all employees with a means for continuous improvement. Receives and monitors the status of all SMS non-conformity reports and oversees efforts to identify and implement corrective actions.
Coordinates appropriate alignment of the agency's marine and bus SMS with other departments, agency initiatives, strategic goals, and objectives.

Coordinates with other Marine Service management staff to respond, investigate, and manage hazardous incidents, near misses, and accidents to determine causation factors and/or improper work/behavioral practices for the purposes of training/retraining and education; evaluates industrial settings for safety enhancement.
Assists in developing, updating, and facilitating delivery of employee safety and security training programs, safety and health awareness activities and resources, ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. Reviews accident/illness data, legislation, and job hazards to design training programs consistent with the Agency Safety Plan, policies, procedures, rules, and tasks.
Conducts periodic inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, material, and operations to identify hazards and ensure agency compliance with relevant procedures, standards, laws, and regulations.
Prepares inspection reports recommending corrective measures; develops and maintains abatement programs for identified hazards; evaluates levels of risk for determining hazard correction priorities.
Ensures marine and shoreside operations are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws, the Jones Act and the Washington Administrative Code safety requirements.
Operates as the marine Facility Security Officer (FSO), fulfilling the provisions of 33 CFR Part 105.205, and responsible for ensuring all shoreside elements of the security program are in place and being carried out at all the terminals.
Coordinates and monitors the establishment and implementation of Kitsap Ferries shoreside security measures under the Kitsap Ferries Alternative Security Program (ASP) in compliance with the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) implementing regulations in cooperation with the Kitsap Ferries Company Security Officer (CSO) and Vessel Security Officers (VSOs).
Assists in the analysis of the Physical Security Program and identifies areas of risk. Researches and makes recommendations for enhancements based on findings.
Identifies and advocates for appropriate funding to support robust marine services safety, security, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness programs.
Contributes directly to the ongoing development and implementation of agency safety, security, and environmental policies, procedures, and associated training.
Initiates and facilitates the conduct of recurring comprehensive reviews of the SMS and ASP, inclusive of system audits and management reviews at least annually.
Oversees the implementation of applicable occupational health and safety programs supporting employee health and well-being, such as hearing, respiratory, eye, and skin protection policies and procedures.
Contributes to the agency goal of sustaining a robust emergency preparedness program through planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, and evaluating systemwide preparedness. Periodically visits agency vessels and facilities in support of agency preparedness goals.

Periodically, and as warranted, visits agency vessels and facilities to support upkeep, maintenance, and repair efforts.

Conducts trend analysis on accidents, events, injuries, and near-misses to provide the agency with timely and pertinent information with a focus on improvement through training and education. Follows up on trend analysis by recommending applicable results-oriented remedial training. Reviews trend analysis, recommends and delivers training to address safety concerns proactively.
Serves as a technical advisor on identified occupational safety and accident prevention issues. Reviews plans, designs, and specifications to identify proper hazard controls; coordinates control measures and programs with management and employees. Documents safety issues related to monitoring and measurement of goals in the SMS; evaluates safety and risk mitigations for effectiveness and forwards reports to the Marine Services Director for further mitigation.
Represents KT to external agencies on issues relating to agency safety, security, emergency management, and/or environmental protection.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge Skills and Other Characteristics
Required: High school diploma/GED and two years of increasingly responsible transit operations experience, including one year of lead or supervisory experience, and one year experience in the safety, security, environmental protection and emergency preparedness aspects of operating small passenger vessels certificated by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Desired: Bachelor's degree in transportation, business, public administration, occupational health & safety, industrial engineering, or related marine field. Experience in trend analysis of accident and injury data. OSHA 30-hour card. Washington Administrative Code experience upon hire.
The following characteristics are needed to be successful in this position:

Knowledge of:

• Safe working practices, maritime security measures, environmental stewardship, and emergency preparedness
• Marine environmental and operating hazards and associated complement of state and federal regulations governing the operation of a passenger ferry services
• Principles and practices of continuous improvement to enhance safety, security, and quality of agency services and operations
• Emergency management and disaster preparedness operations and techniques

Ability to:

• Work with all crewmembers and support staff in a courteous, professional, and productive manner
• Work independently or in a team setting and follow oral and written instructions
• Think analytically and problem solve in an individual or team setting
• Generate and maintain basic records
• Communicate complex operational issues in an effective manner in field or executive settings
• Provide excellent customer service and safe/secure operations in a team environment

Skill in:

• Effective oral and written communication
• Developing and implementing effective policies and procedures
• Working with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds and differing levels of authority
• The use of personal computers, word processing and database management software
• Effectively handling multiple competing priorities

Licenses/Certifications, Benefits, ADA and Other Requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

Required: A valid Driver's License upon hire and a valid Washington State Driver's License within thirty days of hire

Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) within thirty days of hire

Desired: USCG-issued Merchant Mariner's Credential
ADA and Other Requirements:

This position requires dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other equipment, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions in both office and field settings. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May be exposed to engine/equipment, smells, and loud sounds, and be required to climb ladders, enter through narrow hatches or passageways, and sail on vessels.
Generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision for employee and dependents, disability and life insurance. Kitsap Transit also participates in the WA State Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS) and a generous general leave accrual and 10 holidays plus 2 floating holidays.

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To be considered for this position, all questions must be answered completely.This information will be used to initially screen all candidates to determine their qualifications for this position, including knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. As with the information provided in the rest of the application, answers given in this section must be true and complete; false or misleading information may lead to disqualification from employment.PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYER INFORMATION YOU LIST IN THIS SECTION IS ALSO REFLECTED IN THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

• Yes, I will comply
• No, I will not comply

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Please enter the educational institute where you received your high school diploma or GED.
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Do you have at least two years of increasingly responsible marine and transit operations (marine, bus and/or rail) experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the employer, dates of employment and your job title where you gained this experience.
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Do you have at least one year of Lead or Supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the employer, dates of employment and your job title where you gained this experience.
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Do you have at least one year of experience in the safety, security, environmental protection and emergency preparedness aspects of operating small passenger vessels certificated by the U.S. Coast Guard?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes, please list the employer, dates of employment and your job title where you gained this experience.
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Are you willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (https://www.tsa.gov/twic) within thirty days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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If you have received any of the following citation(s) and/or incidents in the past five years, total the number of points associated with the citation(s). Date and type of Incident/Citation and/or Conviction.Your personal and employment driving history during the last three years will be verified by contacting the licensing departments of the state(s) where you have had a driver's license.(1 point) Accident (not at fault)(2 points) Accident (at fault)Add a point to any offense listed below if the offense occurred in a company vehicle or on company time(2 points) Operating without lights on(2 points) Carpool lane violation(2 points) Driving on the shoulder(2 points) Driving without insurance(2 points) Failure to appear(2 points) Failure to signal(2 points) Following too close(2 points) Impeding traffic (travelling too slowly)(2 points) Improper lane travel(2 points) Speeding (0-8 mph)(2 points) Suspension of license: within past 5 years(3 points) Failure to yield to emergency vehicle(3 points) Speeding (9-12 mph)(3 points) Deferred prosecution for any offense that is NOT negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol(3 points) Driving without a valid license(3 points) Improper child restraint(3 points) Red light camera violation(3 points) Seatbelt use violation(4 points) Cell phone use or texting violation(4 points) Deferred prosecution for negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol(4 points) Driving too fast for conditions(4 points) Failure to yield or stop; disobeying a road sign(4 points) Illegal passing, turning or lane change(4 points) Open alcohol container(4 points) Speeding (13 mph+ over the speed limit)(4 points) Speeding in a school zone(4 points) Violation of a bus stop paddle(6 points) Driving with suspended/revoked license(6 points) Reckless or negligent driving(6 points) Vehicular assault/homicide(6 points) DUI (DWI)(6 points) Eluding a Police Vehicle

• Total points equal 3 or less
• Total points equal 4 or more

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Please specify which incidents/citations you have received in the last 3 years and provide the year.If you do not have any incidents or citations, please enter "n/a"
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Kitsap Transit has various non-revenue vehicles that are available to all staff for agency business. In order to limit liability, we are required to utilize a service to monitor employee driving record activity. Do you agree to have your driving records monitored during your employment with Kitsap Transit?

• Yes
• No

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Are you or will you be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the legal right to work in the U.S.?Note: All employment offers are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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If no, will you have a valid WA St