Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director)

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak is seeking a Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director) to oversee the Port and Harbor Department, including St. Paul Harbor, St. Herman Harbor, and multiple piers. You will plan, organize, and direct daily operations for harbor staff and maintenance, ensuring safety, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in public or related field with 5–7 years harbor experience and at least 2 years in supervision. May serve as acting Harbormaster when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a Bachelor's in public/admin or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible professional harbor experience, including at least two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct daily harbor operations for harbor officers and maintenance staff.
• Supervise subordinate staff and review their work; participate in budget development and monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures and maintain professional standards.
• May serve as acting Harbormaster (Director) when necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Harbor operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director), which is responsible for the successful operations of the City of Kodiaks Port and Harbor Department. The Harbormaster would oversee the Port and Harbor Department which is comprised of St. Paul Harbor and St. Herman Harbor providing moorage for 650 vessels, the Kodiak Shipyard, and ports including Pier 1-Ferry Dock, Pier II-Fishermans Terminal, and Pier III-Cargo Terminal.

Under general direction and supervision of the Harbormaster (Director), this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of the harbor officers and maintenance specialists in the Port and Harbors Department. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; participating in developing and monitoring the budget for area of responsibility; ensure operational and maintenance activities are in compliance; developing and implementing safety and security procedures. May serve as acting Harbormaster (Director) when necessary.

The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. The Port and Harbors Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Deputy Director must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the harbor department and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the harbor department.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field, five to seven years of progressively responsible professional harbor experience; including at least two or more years of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• Valid Alaska Drivers License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Port Management certification
• Hazmat certifications

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