Asst Ferry Operations Mgr - (2601611)
Position Information
Looking for a career where your leadership keeps Texas moving?
As our Assistant Ferry Operations Manager, you’ll help oversee a bustling, non-stop maritime operation. We run a dedicated fleet of eight ferries (three 20-car and five 28-car vessels) crossing the quarter-mile Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Harbor Island and Mustang Island. From smooth ten-minute daily commutes to managing peak summer tourist surges and critical hurricane evacuation planning, no two days are the same.
If you’re ready to bring your operational expertise to a supportive, high-performing team with incredible long-term stability, let's connect!
Minimum Salary: 84,182.00
Maximum Salary: 142,374.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Port Aransas Ferry Operations 619 W COTTER STREET CC SHIP CHANNEL, PTA/ARAN Port Aransas 78373
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours per week
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
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 website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs highly responsible work assisting with the overall management of the Ferry Operations program including personnel, real property and equipment assets and operational problems. Work requires contact with private entities and various local, state and federal advisory and regulatory agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties:
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Assumes ferry operations and support functions in the absence of manager and/or assistant manager.
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Assists in writing and monitoring unit budget and the administration of the annual operating budget.
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Directs and monitors daily work shifts for employees and adjusts schedules according to traffic.
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Ensures compliance with U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential
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Monitors unit contract expenditures and budget.
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Orders parts, materials, fuel and miscellaneous stock items as needed and maintains warehouse inventory.
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Performs as principal assistant to the Ferry Operations Manager for operational, administrative and personnel management
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Plans and oversees implementation of the ferry units Heavy Weather Bill.
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Represents the Department and the unit at public affairs matters to include speaking engagements, calls on governmental
officials and various local, state and federal regulatory and advisory bodies in which there is a mutual interest. -
Reviews daily ferry logs for mechanical or maintenance problems and prepares work orders for maintenance crew; oversees
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Supervises and coordinates daily vessel operations and traffic control.
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Supervises the fleet of captains and/or other specialized positions to assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
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4 years of experience in marine operations. (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.
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Must have two (2) years managerial/supervisory experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within ninety (90) days of the date of hire.
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Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated.
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USCG Lic-Mas-S&L Ves-100 Tons
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Vessel Crew Member Cert
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
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Marine operations
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Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Considerable knowledge of:
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Budgeting methods and procedures
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Contract administration/management systems
Expert skill in:
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Supervising technical staff
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Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
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Fire fighting
Proficient skill in:
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Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience
understanding and keep the group focused -
Scheduling work assignments
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Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
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Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
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Property management
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes:
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Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
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Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
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Subject to noise
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Subject to vibration
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Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
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Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
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Subject to air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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Works in narrow aisles or passageways
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Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
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Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
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Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
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Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
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Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
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Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
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Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
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Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
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Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
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Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
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Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
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Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
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Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
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Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
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Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
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Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: Maint/Skilled Craft/Ferry Ops
Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026, 2:14:30 PM
Unposting Date: Jul 20, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Manager VI
State Job Code/s: 1605
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
