CREW SUPERVISOR GARAGE OPERATIONS, MARINE
Marine
Career Family: CREW SUPERVISOR
Crew Supervisor Garage Operations, Marine sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to 4 years of relevant experience and a professional license. Pay on the FY2026 schedule runs $61,510 to $89,810, and state payroll currently lists 9 people in the title, most of them at Law and Public Safety.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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Agency posting
Department of Law & Public Safety posts its own vacancies directly, often before (or instead of) any civil service exam announcement. Provisional appointment against a posted vacancy is how most people are actually hired into this kind of title.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 9 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $89,810. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (9)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under the direction of a Master Mechanic, Marine or other supervisor in the Department of Law and Public Safety, has charge of the repair, maintenance, storage and other activities of a marine vessel repair and maintenance shop. Supervises staff and work activities. Prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties.
Examples of work
- Inspects vessels and other motorized marine equipment and identifies the extent and type(s) of required service and repair(s).
- Determines work priorities.
- Provides guidance and instructions to employees engaged in the repair, adjustment and maintenance of marine vessels and supervises work performance.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Performs the more complex and intricate repair work needed on vessels and other motorized equipment.
- Supervises and/or performs preventative maintenance performed on vessels and other motorized equipment.
- Supervises and/or performs the work involved in the inspection, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of engine, engine components and steering failures.
- Supervises and/or performs the work involved in the installation, adjustment and repair of various parts and equipment used in vessels and other motorized equipment, including but not limited to motor, shafts, cooling systems, water pumps, spark plugs, generators, controls starters, batteries, exhaust systems, mufflers and other equipment used in boats and other motorized equipment.
- Supervises and/or performs the work involved in the installation and routine maintenance of engine control systems, electrical systems, gauges, warning systems and controls.
- Supervises work operations and has responsibility for employee evaluations and conduct.
- Ensures the proper upkeep and maintenance of assigned equipment and work areas and an adequate supply of needed parts for routine repairs.
- Transports/trailers vessels as required.
- Prepares and maintains records and files involving equipment, materials, supplies, work assignments and costs.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Education
Successful completion of a training program in marine mechanics at a recognized vocational or technical school, resulting in certification to service and repair marine engines. Marine mechanics training programs completed in the United States Military are acceptable.
Experience
Four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of gasoline and diesel marine engines and related marine equipment.
License
Appointees must possess a valid Motor Boat Operator's license issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
<b>AND</b>
A valid Boating Safety Certificate issued by the New Jersey State Police.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the varied types of gasoline, diesel marine and other motors.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques.
- Knowledge of common reasons for motor failure.
- Knowledge of the techniques used to install, adjust and repair motors and other motorized equipment.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment used to tear down, repair and adjust motors.
- Knowledge of the methods used to diagnose the source of mechanical problems and equipment failure.
- Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize and implement projects within the unit.
- Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and evaluate work performance.
- Ability to oversee and diagnose the source of boat mechanical problems.
- Ability to supervise and perform mechanical work in the shop and in the field on boats, portable and pressure pumps and other equipment and machines.
- Ability to oversee and diagnose gasoline and marine diesel engine problems, correct malfunctions and replace worn and defective parts.
- Ability to oversee and install complete assemblies and subassemblies and the rebuilding and installing of new and/or rebuilt motors in boats.
- Ability to oversee and maintain, adjust and repair patrol boats and other equipment.
- Ability to install, adjust and repair motors, shafts, propellers, stuffing boxes, struts, skegs, rudders, cooling systems, pumps, spark plugs, coils, generators, alternators, starters, windshield wipers, voltage regulators, batteries, exhaust systems, mufflers, clutches, steering cables, controls and shaft couplings.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and patrol boats.
- Ability to maintain the shop and tools and equipment.
- Ability to requisition, store and issue equipment, materials and supplies.
- Ability to supervise the preparation and maintenance of records of personnel, time, costs, materials used and work performed.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as indicated above.
An Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License or a Master's License issued by the United States Coast Guard, currently valid for the type and size vessel being operated, may be substituted for the Boating Safety Certificate.
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles and vessels they operate, rests with the appointing authority.
CERTIFICATION
Appointees are required to possess a Marine Mechanic certification appropriate to the level of engine repair.
Appointees must obtain a Marine Travel Lift Training Certification within one (1) year of appointment.
Appointees responsible for the repair and/or servicing of vessel air conditioning systems are required to possess and maintain certification for the installation and recovery of refrigerant, commensurate with the type of equipment being serviced.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete retraining and obtain certification in the service and repair of marine motors provided by the appropriate marine engine manufacturers as determined by the appointing authority.