Marine Services Representative (NYS HELPS)

Overview The Bureau of Marine and Recreational Vehicles is responsible for promoting boating safety on the waters of New York State by focusing on boater education, law enforcement training, and regulatory inspections of Public Vessels. Public Vessels are defined as any motorized vessel carrying passengers for hire on sole-state waters. The Marine Services Representative will report to the Senior Marine Services Representative and be expected to travel throughout New York State, especially during the boating season. The incumbent will perform duties such as: Responsibilities 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. Minimum Qualifications 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; Any combination of experience in the categories above is acceptable. Your degree must be from an accredited college or university. If your degree was awarded outside the United States, provide independent verification of equivalency. See for details. Veterans and individuals with a disability can apply for the Department of Civil Service’s 55-b/c Program. For NY HELPS, see the program details below. For NY HELPS, the Marine Services Representative is SG-18. To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the Open Competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Title specifics and program notes are described in the original posting. Additional qualifications include: a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State; ability to travel day and overnight (50% - 75%), especially in summer for vessel inspections and outreach; proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access). Additional Comments This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment. Benefits information is available at the provided NYS Parks employment benefits page. Link for benefits: #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation