MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY
Marine Services Representative
MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
Agency: Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title: Marine Services Representative (NYS HELPS)
Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade: 18
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range: From $66951 to $85138 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 25%
Work week: Mon-Fri Hours Per Week: 37.5 Workday 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed: No Mandatory overtime: No Compressed workweek allowed: No Telecommuting allowed: Yes
County: Albany Street Address: 625 Broadway City: Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12238
Responsibilities
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.
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
Eligible List: There is not an active Civil Service Eligible list for this title. You may apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Qualifications (NY HELPS or 55-b/c)
The Marine Services Representative, SG-18, title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Graduated from a four-year Maritime Academy or College, AND have two years of experience as a:
1. Third Mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great Lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
2. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
Six years of satisfactory experience as a:
1. Marine Inspector, Accredited Marine Surveyor, Class Surveyor (ABS, Lloyd’s, NNV) or Naval Architect; OR
2. Marine Inspector (Apprentice) Inspecting vessels while employed by the U. S. Coast Guard, OR
3. Third mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
4. Federal First-Class Pilot, OR
5. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
6. Master, 1,600 gros tons; OR
Any combination of experience in the categories above (six years in one specific category is not mandated).
Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. If your degree was awarded outside the United States, provide independent verification of equivalency. See the NYS CS Degrees information for details. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Information
Operational Needs:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Must be able to engage in day and overnight travel, as well as to work variable hours when in the field on an as needed basis (20-25% travel overall) especially as needed in the summer to complete Vessel Inspections and Outreach.
Must have experience in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off: 44 days (13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays)
PEF and CSEA – 3 days of professional leave annually for professional development
Health Care Benefits: Various affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision at no additional cost
Other Benefits: NYSERS, Deferred Compensation, NY 529/ABLE, U.S. Savings Bonds, PSLF, Paid Parental/Family Leave
Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.”
Your application must be received by 1/19/2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Marine Services Representative – Main Office – Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
Additional Notes It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
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Work week: Mon-Fri Hours Per Week: 37.5 Workday 8:30 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed: No Mandatory overtime: No Compressed workweek allowed: No Telecommuting allowed: Yes
County: Albany Street Address: 625 Broadway City: Albany State: NY Zip Code: 12238
Responsibilities
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.
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
Eligible List: There is not an active Civil Service Eligible list for this title. You may apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:
Qualifications (NY HELPS or 55-b/c)
The Marine Services Representative, SG-18, title is part of the New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Graduated from a four-year Maritime Academy or College, AND have two years of experience as a:
1. Third Mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great Lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
2. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
Six years of satisfactory experience as a:
1. Marine Inspector, Accredited Marine Surveyor, Class Surveyor (ABS, Lloyd’s, NNV) or Naval Architect; OR
2. Marine Inspector (Apprentice) Inspecting vessels while employed by the U. S. Coast Guard, OR
3. Third mate or higher for Oceans, Near Coastal or Great lakes, for unlimited gross tons, OR
4. Federal First-Class Pilot, OR
5. Marine Engineer qualified for unlimited horsepower, OR
6. Master, 1,600 gros tons; OR
Any combination of experience in the categories above (six years in one specific category is not mandated).
Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. If your degree was awarded outside the United States, provide independent verification of equivalency. See the NYS CS Degrees information for details. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Information
Operational Needs:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
Must be able to engage in day and overnight travel, as well as to work variable hours when in the field on an as needed basis (20-25% travel overall) especially as needed in the summer to complete Vessel Inspections and Outreach.
Must have experience in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and Access.
Benefits
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off: 44 days (13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays)
PEF and CSEA – 3 days of professional leave annually for professional development
Health Care Benefits: Various affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision at no additional cost
Other Benefits: NYSERS, Deferred Compensation, NY 529/ABLE, U.S. Savings Bonds, PSLF, Paid Parental/Family Leave
Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages and/or “the cloud.”
Your application must be received by 1/19/2026 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include the Vacancy ID number and “Marine Services Representative – Main Office – Albany” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
Additional Notes It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
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