Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleMarine Services Representative (NYS HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
1. Graduated from a four-year Maritime Academy or College, AND have two years of experience as a:
1. Third Mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great Lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
2. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
2. Six years of satisfactory experience as a:
1. Marine Inspector, Accredited Marine Surveyor, Class Surveyor (ABS, Lloyd’s, DNV) or Naval Architect; OR
2. Marine Inspector (Apprentice) inspecting vessels while employed by the U. S. Coast Guard, OR
3. Third mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great Lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
4. Federal First Class Pilot, OR
5. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
6. Master, 1,600 gross tons, OR
Any combination of experience in the categories above (six years in one specific category is not mandated).
**NY HELPS PROGRAM
*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Duties Description The Bureau of Marine and Recreational Vehicles is responsible for promoting boating safety on the waters of New York State. Focus is placed on three areas toward this goal: boater education, law enforcement, and regulatory efforts. The Marine Services Representative will be expected to participate in all three areas. Candidates for the position will be expected to be available to travel throughout the State, especially during the boating season.
The main responsibility of a Marine Services Representative is to annually inspect “Public Vessels”; any motorized vessel carrying passengers for hire on sole-state waters as well as license their operators. There are approximately 425 vessel inspections conducted each year and approximately 1300 licenses issued annually. The candidate will be responsible for traveling to vessels statewide and conducting thorough inspections in accordance with Bureau procedures and administering both written and practical exams to prospective operators.
The Bureau also administers several other programs related to safe boating in which the candidate may participate including, Outreach and Education, Marine Law Enforcement Training, Incident Report Compilation, Hull Identification Number Issuance, Regatta and Floating Object Permit Issuance, and placing Aids to Navigation.
The outreach program includes working on Public Service Announcements, representing the agency at boat shows and other boating events, and in the development of printed material to be made available to the boating public. The candidate may also be asked to assist in teaching NYS Safe Boating Courses.
The Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) Training program develops and conducts five training courses for MLE personnel, statewide, on an annual basis, including a basic MLE course, an advanced vessel operator course, a personal watercraft operator course, and a course teaching officers how to detect intoxicated vessel operators.
Marine Services issues permits for regattas (approx. 120) and floating object permits (approx. 300) on state waters. The process includes reviewing each application for completeness, database updates, and working closely with law enforcement to ensure public safety during regattas, and to ensure that the floating objects do not pose a hazard to other boaters.
The Bureau collects and reviews all recreational boating incidents in New York – approximately 200 – 250 per year and authors an Annual Boating Report based on the statistics of these incidents.
The Bureau reviews applications for Hull Identification Numbers (HIN) and issues in accordance with Bureau procedure.
Additional Comments The candidate for this position must:
*possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
*be able to engage in day and overnight travel, as well as to work variable hours when in the field on an as needed basis (20-25% travel overall, but more as needed in summer to complete Vessel Inspections and Outreach.)
*have experience in the MS office suite of products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel.
BENEFITS
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
Learn more about our benefits for permanent employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Kristen.Johnston@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume to: Kristen.Johnston@parks.ny.gov
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.