Marine Operator 1, 2, or 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5029952) Apply  Marine Operator 1, 2, or 3 Salary $3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number PNO-902-080125-LR Department Port of New Orleans Port Commission Opening Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job PNO-902-080125-LR At The Port of New Orleans, our mission is to drive economic prosperity throughout our tri-parish jurisdiction: Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard. We collaborate with state and local partners to ensure that we can continue to be a vital link to the world for businesses and consumers — throughout Louisiana and beyond. We're looking for a Marine Operator 1, 2, or 3. Are you ready to work where the water meets opportunity? Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience aboard, we’re looking for skilled, safety-minded, and motivated individuals to join our Marine Operations team. Step into a career that moves with purpose – and keeps the maritime world turning. Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits: + Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) + Life Insurance options + Long Term Disability Plan + State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program + Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match + Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave + Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building + Ship Shape Wellness Program *U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing license is required for this position.* Minimum Qualifications Possession of the appropriate level of U.S. Coast Guard license for the vessel and duties assigned. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172020) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: This position serves as a Marine Operator in the Dredge Department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division. This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing License, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Card), and a Driver’s License, Class D and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer, and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. 35% Operates work boats as required in support of Dredging operations. Tow barges, discharge pipeline pontoons and other floating equipment. 10% Manages and directs the daily operations of the Board's Dredge which maintains projects depts at assigned wharfs. This includes supervision of the entire dredging operation of the dredge, pipeline, which barge and work boats. 5% Direct supervision of lower-level supervisory personnel of the Dredge. 5% Conducts sounding and survey boat operations. 5% Schedules work assignments and evaluates work of vessel personnel. 5% Completes Master Log of all operations and submission of required reports. 5% Inspects equipment, machines, rigging and gear aboard vessels. 5% Tows disabled ferry vessels, barges, mooring pontoons and other floating equipment. 5% Supervises all emergency fire and collision drills. 5% Operates vessel equipment such as marine radio, radar and related safety equipment. 5% Plans and schedules operations such as moving the dredge and ancillary equipment to different locations. 5% Collects hydrographic data from the inspection department and inputs data into the dredge computer for accurate dredging operations. 5% Any additional duties as assigned. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Marine Operator 1, 2, or 3. Work Schedule:Work hours are 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Monday), 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM (Tuesday & Wednesday). Overtime may be Required. Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $1.50 per hour for each hour actually worked. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Lynetta Robinson Port of New Orleans P.O. Box 60046 New Orleans, LA 70160 (504) 528-3226 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. + Yes + No 02 Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess a current U.S. Coast Guard Master of Towing License? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email