Ferry Crew Member I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000778
- Class code
- 32000778
- Pay group
- NC01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Ferry Crew Member I is $31,200 to $48,810 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000778.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Work involves assisting with loading and unloading procedures and performing other assigned tasks aboard North Carolina State Ferries. Positions may assist in loading and parking of motor vehicles in order to distribute weight evenly, maintain deck and mechanical equipment and passenger facilities, and observing passengers for suspicious actions or behavior. Positions are responsible for following all safety and Homeland Security rules and regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of a ferry captain and is evaluated by the manner in which assigned tasks are carried out. Positions may assist the engineer with performing routine maintenance repair work. Positions also operate deck ramps, and assist the crew in securing the vessel in case of fire, breakdowns or inclement weather. Employees also assist maintenance crews in repairing the vessel when in dry dock.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of the procedures and practices exercised in loading and unloading a ferry vessel. Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hoists, motors and safety devices required in the operation of a ferry. Basic knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations governing the operation of a ferry vessel in intra-coastal waters. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the general public.
Minimum qualifications
Possession of a valid Ordinary Seaman Certificate issued by the US Coast Guard.
Special requirements
Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card (TWIC) issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.