Texas Department of Transportation

Marine Dispatcher I or II - (2501518)

Position Information

TxDOT's Galveston-Bolivar Ferry Operations is looking to hire safety orientated employees to work in the communication hub of the Ferry Operation. TxDOT Galveston-Bolivar Ferry is a 24/7, 365 days inland maritime operation based out of Galveston, Texas. We safely transport vehicles and passengers on a 3-mile route between Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas. TxDOT provides a variety of resources to help our employees succeed. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at Total Compensation.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary

: 35,439.00

Maximum Salary

: 58,044.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Galveston/Bolivar Ferry Office

1000 NORTH FERRY ROAD

Galveston 77550

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Rotating Shift Details: 40 Hrs./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

Marine Comm Coordinator I

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.

Marine Comm Coordinator II

Performs as senior 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 perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Marine Comm Coordinator I

• Answers public inquiries to include schedule information and coordinates emergency responses with various local, county, state and federal agencies.
• Assists in coordinating administrative and maintenance requirements for operational ferries.
• Ensures the proper routing of all after-hours messages, records, reports and documents.
• Maintains and submits daily log of vessel movements, watch activities, personnel matters and unusual occurrences or special events.
• Maintains continuous land line communications with the general public and VHF-FM marine communications with operational ferries.
• Monitors personnel arrivals and departures.
• 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.
• Recalls relief and repair personnel as required or directed.
• Transmits and receives routine and emergency operational and administrative informal voice message traffic.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Marine Comm Coordinator II

Includes all essential duties listed for Marine Comm Coordinator I as well as:

• Assists in coordination of traffic control with local law enforcement during summer months.
• Assists in overseeing and monitoring personnel arrivals and departures.
• Assists in overseeing the operation and maintenance of continuous land line communications with the general public and VHF-FM marine communications with operational ferries.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Marine Comm Coordinator I

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:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within ninety (90) days of the date of hire.

Marine Comm Coordinator II

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 3 years' experience in marine operations, including radio communications. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within ninety (90) days of the date of hire.

Competencies:

Marine Comm Coordinator I

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Radio protocol procedures
  • Marine operations
  • Emergency response procedures
• Proficient skill in:
  • Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Marine Comm Coordinator II

Includes all competencies listed for Marine Comm Coordinator I as well as:

• Proficient skill in:
  • Monitoring and evaluating progress on work assignments, customer commitments, processes etc., to ensure timely and successful completion of assigned task
  • Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Marine Comm Coordinator I and II

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• 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.
  • 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

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jun 2, 2025, 2:54:56 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 2, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Radio Communications Tech I, Radio Communications Tech II State Job Code/s: 9700, 9704

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

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