Harbor Officer Aurora Harbor

Juneau, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a full-time year-round Harbor Officer to join our team.

When you join the Docks & Harbor Department you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. You will be given the autonomy to lead and effect change on a daily basis. We highly value creative thinking and approach all tasks with a team mindset.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Successful candidate should have:
Excellent oral and written skills;
Excellent customer service skills;
Able to research and interpret regulations;
Ability to work with a diverse range of tenants and public while enforcing rules and regulations;
Ability to exercise tact self-restraint judgment and strategy in dealing with a variety of people
Ability to organize time personnel and equipment to achieve department objectives
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external agencies such as interdepartmental teams law enforcement agencies and contractors
Ability to interpret and implement applicable sections of 33 CFR Part 105 as they apply to the departments Facility Security Plans (FSP);
Experience operating vessels.
Ability to operate heavy equipment including plow truck loader and boom truck
Strong observational skills
Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new technologies
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases paid holidays an excellent health insurance program that includes medical dental vision and orthodontia care options paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees Retirement System).
We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking paid time off for parent teacher conferences the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs free bi-annual health screenings free flu shots free classes challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works five days per week shift times are dependent upon Port and Harbor operations tempo. Your primary work location will be downtown Aurora Harbor. You may occasionally work at Statter Harbor in Auke Bay or at the Port of Juneau.

Typical Responsibilities

The Harbor Officer is the journey level of harbor operations personnel and performs tasks associated with the logistics enforcement security maintenance repair and safety of the City and Borough of Juneaus docks harbors and associated facilities. Positions in this class perform a broad scope of tasks in compliance with standard methods established rules policies harbor procedures and ordinances.
The Harbor Officer is expected to take or recommend action and correct errors in situations that require interpretation and coordination. Work is performed independently and is reviewed upon completion. Unusual complex or sensitive issues are referred to higher level Harbor staff for direction or resolution.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

Patrols and inspects facilities to determine the presence of suspicious persons and packages; operates the Security Vessel and conducts waterside patrols to establish and maintain security zones around regulated vessels.
Coordinates security actions with cruise ship Vessel Security Officers and assists CBJ emergency response personnel as needed to respond to emergencies and security incidents.
Manages passenger and crew loading zones and vendor operations; observes and inspects loading zone operators and vendors to assess compliance with regulations and permit requirements.
Monitors Commercial Use regulations including compliance with commercial use permits.
Educates harbor users regarding rules regulations and ordinances.
Issues tickets and citations; collects evidence of non-compliance and assists with civil and criminalproceedings.
Requests assistance from law enforcement or other emergency services agencies when appropriate.
Assists federal state and local law enforcement agencies as necessary.
Takes action to manage moorage with the CBJ Harbor system. Assign moorage space to vessels using VHF-FM radio computer and phone; track and log facility service use using computers and report information to management; provide customer service to patrons; advise on water and electrical services.
Inspects facilities to identify maintenance needs and hazardous conditions; in consultation with the supervisor develop plans material and equipment lists; make repairs using power and hand tools.
May operate and/or assist with portable sewagepump.
Checks boats for security and reties boats as necessary; pumps out and salvages boats as necessary; notifies boat owners and appropriate agencies of emergencies.
Take action to clean facilities pick up trash and cigarette butts and empty trash. Operates boat to remove debris from harbor; moves tows and impounds other boats; provides emergency assistance as necessary.
May train lead or direct the work ofothers.
Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school graduation or the equivalent.

Experience:

One (1) year technical experience in dock repairs enforcement & security or harbor operations.

One (1) year experience as a laborer or apprentice in one or more of the following fields: Electrical or plumbing maintenance/repair equipment operation

mechanics or building maintenance.

Any combination of experience listed above that equals one (1) year.

Other:

A valid Drivers License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information.

The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential (TWIC). An individual who lacks lawful

presence and certain immigration status in the United States has a connection to terrorist activity has been determined to lack mental capacity or was

convicted of certain crimes will be ineligible for a TWIC.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:Angela Thrower

Phone Number:

Email:

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.

If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at or 155 Heritage Way Juneau AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionThe Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a full-time year-round Harbor Officer to join our team.When you join the Docks & Harbor Department you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. You will be given the autonomy to lead and effect change on a daily b...