Department of Transportation - Washington State Ferries
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 1,758.3 | 0 | 540,735 | 540,735 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 1,758.3 | 0 | 561,542 | 561,542 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 0 | 20,807 | 20,807 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Continuous Hiring | 0.0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| Enhance Employee Retention | 0.0 | 0 | 7,506 | 7,506 |
| External Recruiting | 0.0 | 0 | 200 | 200 |
| Human Resources Consultant | 1.0 | 0 | 200 | 200 |
| Increase Training and Development | 0.0 | 0 | 660 | 660 |
| MOU Employee Shift | 0.0 | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| Kingston Terminal Traffic Control | 0.0 | 0 | 484 | 484 |
| Port Captain and Dispatchers | 1.5 | 0 | 354 | 354 |
| Maintain Steel & Electronics | 6.5 | 0 | 1,672 | 1,672 |
| Support Ferries Internships | 0.0 | 0 | 294 | 294 |
| Mukilteo Terminal Operating Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 194 | 194 |
| Information Technology Needs | 1.0 | 0 | 394 | 394 |
| Ongoing Labor Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 4,667 | 4,667 |
| Training for New Hires | 2.1 | 0 | 1,107 | 1,107 |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 12.1 | 0 | 17,932 | 17,932 |
2022 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WSF Inland Boatmen's Union | 0.0 | 0 | 4,132 | 4,132 |
| WSF Licensed Marine Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 1,036 | 1,036 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots - Mates | 0.0 | 0 | 516 | 516 |
| WSF Metal Trades | 0.0 | 0 | 344 | 344 |
| WSF Carpenters | 0.0 | 0 | 85 | 85 |
| WSF Office/Professional Intrn'l | 0.0 | 0 | 178 | 178 |
| WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm | 0.0 | 0 | 188 | 188 |
| WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs | 0.0 | 0 | 69 | 69 |
| WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed | 0.0 | 0 | 1,029 | 1,029 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters | 0.0 | 0 | 416 | 416 |
| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 74 | 74 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 41 | 41 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 199 | 199 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 160 | 160 |
| 2022 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 8,540 | 8,540 |
| Total Policy Changes | 12.1 | 0 | 26,472 | 26,472 |
| 2022 Policy Level | 1,770.4 | 0 | 588,014 | 588,014 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 12.1 | 0 | 47,279 | 47,279 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.69% | 0.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Policy Changes
Continuous Hiring
Funds are provided for Washington State Ferries to hire new employees on a continuous year-round basis. This item is funded by a one-time transfer from General Fund-State. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Enhance Employee Retention
Funds are provided to increase employee retention by guaranteeing work schedules and hours for on-call employees. This item is funded by a one-time transfer from General Fund-State. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
External Recruiting
A one-time transfer from General Fund-State will provide funds to hire an external recruiter for Washington State Ferries to reach out to underrepresented populations for vacant positions. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Human Resources Consultant
A one-time transfer from General Fund-State provides funds to hire a dedicated human resources consultant to assist new Washington State Ferries employees through the hiring process. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Increase Training and Development
A one-time transfer from General Fund-State will fund efforts to create more training and career advancement opportunities for Washington State Ferries employees. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
MOU Employee Shift
Funds are provided to enact provisions of an MOU with labor partners to allow for engine crews working on inactive vessels to transfer to active vessel experiencing crew shortages. This item is funded by a one-time transfer from General Fund-State. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Kingston Terminal Traffic Control
Funding is provided Washington State Ferries to provide uniformed traffic control services at the Kingston Ferry Terminal as directed by provisions in Substitute Bill 5165. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Port Captain and Dispatchers
Funds are provided to hire a port captain and two dispatchers to meet an increased workload for operations management. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Maintain Steel & Electronics
This item funds additional maintenance staff for Washington State Ferries' Eagle Harbor maintenance facility to focus in two critical areas: (1) vessel digital and electronic systems and (2) steel protective systems (paint). (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Support Ferries Internships
Funding is provided to Washington State Ferries to compensate 10 deck and 10 engine interns. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Mukilteo Terminal Operating Costs
This item funds the increased costs of operation and maintenance of the Mukilteo Ferry terminal. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Information Technology Needs
Funding is provided to address information technology needs at Washington State Ferries, including the ADA paging system, ORCA Next Gen project, and staffing support. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Ongoing Labor Costs
Funds are provided to meet the minimum level of labor costs to meet the service levels expected by the Legislature. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
Training for New Hires
Funds are provided for Washington State Ferries to meet the annual resource needs for new hire training and vessel familiarization. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State)
