Assistant Harbormaster - Natural Resources

Town of Danvers; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Town of Danvers invites applications for the part-time permanent Assistant Harbormaster. This role covers public safety, rescue, and recreational services in Danvers waterways, requiring discretion and initiative to enforce laws and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Training or certification may be pursued as needed. Key duties include safety oversight, enforcement of rules, and collaboration with community partners to support harbor activities while maintaining excellent service standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR for Professional Rescuer certification or ability to obtain within two months.
• Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate or ability to obtain within two months.
• USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with OUPV or Master Endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public safety, rescue, and recreational services in the Town of Danvers waterways.
• Enforce applicable laws and regulations and interact with the public and various organizations.
• Perform duties with discretion, judgment, and initiative as described in the role.

Skills

Public safety

Rescue operations

Communication

Education

Driver's license

CPR certification

Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Harbormaster - Land Use & Community Services

The Town of Danvers welcomes candidates to join our team for the part-time permanent position of Assistant Harbormaster. The Town of Danvers is a reputable Town on the North Shore, providing a supportive and welcoming environment for Town staff. This position is responsible for public safety, rescue, and recreational services in the waterways of the Town of Danvers. The Assistant Harbormaster will perform duties which require the exercise of considerable discretion, judgment, and initiative in enforcing applicable laws, and dealing with varied organizations and the public. For more details about the Assistant Harbormaster duties please refer to the job description attached to this listing.

Minimum Qualifications

The Town will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteerism, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item in the qualification section of the job description is a required degree, license or certification: Must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of employment, possession of Valid Driver’s license required. A certified graduate from a full-time MPTC recruit academy, or Bridge Academy exemption from the Certification Standard requiring completion of a MPTC approved Recruit Officer Course preferred, current American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR for Professional Rescuer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within two (2) months of employment, current Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate or equivalent, or ability to obtain within two (2) months of employment. USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with OUPV or Master Endorsement preferred, current EMS First Responder certification pursuant to 105 CMR 170 preferred.

This is a non-union position (Grade 8) pay scale starting at $26.05 hourly, with the ability to move through scale (via step system) to the max step at $31.75/hourly. Hiring rate DOQ. Excellent benefits.

This position will remain open until all positions are filled however; applications received by September 7 will be given preference.

The Town of Danvers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluated qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] x3030 in advance to request assistance.