Occ. Code 7444500

TUG CAPTAIN, NS           

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

Tug Captains oversee the operation of and supervise the crew aboard a diesel tug responsible for towing operations during annual navigation season.

These positions are classified only at the Canal Corporation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

TUG CAPTAIN: non-competitive; pilots tugboat engaged primarily in support of maintenance and dredging operations; and supervises one or more crew members.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Directs the movement and placement of derrick boats, dredges, scows, and other water-based equipment in connection with canal maintenance operations.  Maintains records related to vessel and crew work activities and supplies used and orders necessary supplies as needed.

Performs daily maintenance and checklist functions and keeps vessel clean and orderly.

Ensures that all tugboat operations are conducted in conformance with US Coast Guard regulations, including navigation rules, safety compliance, reporting of marine incidents and casualties, and related regulatory requirements.

Provides and oversees training and safety for crew and is responsible for maintaining records of training onboard vessel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Non-Competitive:  possession of a valid Coast Guard Masters license with a valid US Coast Guard Master of Towing for inland waters on the New York State Canal waterway system with a minimum of 100 tons.

Date: 10/2019

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum requirements for appointment or examination.