Marine Services Representative; NYS HELPS

Marine Services Representative (NYS HELPS)

Join to apply for the Marine Services Representative (NYS HELPS) role at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.

Base pay range: $66,951.00/yr - $85,138.00/yr.

• Conduct a thorough inspection of public vessels in accordance with Bureau procedures and New York State laws.
• Administer both written and practical exams to license prospective boat operators.
• Assist with the development and delivery of the Marine Law Enforcement (MLE) Training programs to be conducted statewide on an annual basis.
• Develop public service announcements and represent the agency at boat shows and other boating events.
• Develop printed material to be made available to the boating public and assist in teaching NYS safe boating courses.
• Assist with issuing permits for regattas and for floating objects for state waters by reviewing permit applications, updating the database, and working with law enforcement to ensure public safety during regattas and to ensure that the floating objects do not pose a hazard to other boaters.
• Assist with the collection and review of all recreational boating incidents in New York State and compile the annual boating report based on the statistics.
• Review and process applications for hull identification numbers (HIN) and issue HIN in accordance with Bureau procedures.

There is not an active Civil Service Eligible list for this title. You may apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

The Marine Services Representative, SG‑18, 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:

• Graduated from a four‑year maritime academy or college, AND have two years of experience as a third mate or higher for oceans, near coastal or great lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR marine engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR.

Six years of satisfactory experience as a marine inspector, accredited marine surveyor, class surveyor (ABS, Lloyd’s, NNV) or naval architect; OR marine inspector (apprentice) inspecting vessels while employed by the U.S. Coast Guard, OR third mate or higher for oceans, near coastal or great lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR federal first‑class pilot, OR marine engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR master, 1,600 gross tons;

OR.

Any combination of experience in the categories above (six years in one specific category is not mandated). Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialist agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Veterans and individuals with a disability can apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55‑b/c Program, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off: 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays.
• Professional leave for professional development.
• Health care benefits:
  Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) membership.
• NYS deferred compensation.
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE college savings programs, as well as U.S. savings bonds.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Paid parental / family leave.

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