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TxDOTMarine Comm Coordinator I
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LocationUST-Texas-Port Aransas-Port Aransas Ferry Operations
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live16h ago
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High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
1 year experience in marine operations, including radio communications
Must have required US Coast Guard (USCG) certifications an/or documents appropriate for the position and vessel being operated
Mandatory: Vessel Crew Member Cert
Considerable knowledge of radio protocol procedures
Considerable knowledge of marine operations
Considerable knowledge of maintenance and operation of marine communication systems
Considerable knowledge of emergency response procedures
Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials and equipment
Proficient skill in maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities
Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate and subject to random drug testing
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions
Benefits
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
About the company
Is your dream job being on the water feeling the ocean spray on your face? The Port Aransas Ferry Operation runs a fleet of 8 ferries! Three are 20-car ferries and five are 28-car ferries. The operation crosses the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Aransas Pass Harbor Island to Port Aransas, on Mustang Island. The quarter-mile route typically takes less than ten minutes. We have flexible shifts that help support the 24-7, 365 days a year operation. The Port Aransas Ferry Operation is a critical part of the evacuation route for the City of Port Aransas during a weather event. We are looking for individuals that have no experience and take initiative with a positive attitude to become part of our TxDOT family in the maritime industry.
Benefits
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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)
About the role
Performs as marine communications coordinator for a marine unit transporting crew members, public vehicles and passengers. Work requires frequent contact with private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
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Answers public inquiries to include schedule information and coordinates emergency responses with various local, county, state and federal agencies.
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Assists in coordinating administrative and maintenance requirements for operational ferries.
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Assists in coordinating and facilitating the staging and/or movement of arrival and departure of vehicles and passengers through the ferry system.
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Coordinates priority boarding for emergency and other authorized vehicles.
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Coordinates the after-hours pickup and delivery of repair parts, supplies and equipment.
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Coordinates the physical security inspection and report of unit complex and all moored ferry vessels.
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Ensures the proper routing of all after-hours messages, records, reports and/or documents.
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Maintains and submits daily log of vessel movements, watch activities, personnel matters and unusual occurrences or special events.
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Maintains continuous land line communications with the general public and VHF-FM marine communications with operational ferries.
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Monitors personnel arrivals and departures.
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Notifies appropriate support personnel and/or supervisors of problems and other pertinent information affecting the operational capability of ferry vessels and all matters of consequence with the public.
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Operates master control panel for traffic light signals, changeable signs and barricades at ferry approaches and vehicle staging areas.
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Performs the duties of ferryboat deckhand.
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Recalls relief and/or repair personnel as required or directed.
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Sets up, operates and monitors land lines and designated frequencies of installed and portable radio telephone equipment, makes adjustments or reprograms as required.
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Transmits and receives routine and emergency operational and administrative informal voice message traffic.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: 1 year experience in marine operations, including radio communications. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications:
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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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Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate and subject to random drug testing.
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Mandatory: Vessel Crew Member Cert.
Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of:
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Radio protocol procedures
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Marine operations
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Maintenance and operation of marine communication systems
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Emergency response procedures
Proficient skill in:
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Coordinating labor, materials and equipment
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Ability to:
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Work in varying conditions to include heavy traffic, overhead power lines and underground utilities.
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 frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
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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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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
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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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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.
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
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.
Hiring process
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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