HARBOR MARINE ENGINEER

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach Harbor Department seeks a skilled marine maintenance professional to ensure 24/7 availability of fire boats, dive vessels and related assets. You will oversee repairs, perform diagnostics, and coordinate with vendors to manage planned and unplanned maintenance while maintaining strict safety standards.

Applicants should possess a marine engineering degree or extensive equivalent experience, and be prepared to work in a demanding, regulated public sector environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Engineering or a closely related field (proof required).
• Four years paid, full-time equivalent work experience performing planning, coordination, procurement of vendor services and scheduling of maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment or related work.
• Experience substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a minimum of 8 years is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively maintain 24/7 operational availability of harbor vessels and assets.
• Supervise direct report(s) and lead logistics for projects; analyze information to choose best solutions.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs; assist in diagnostic evaluations of machinery.
• Coordinate with contracted repair facilities for planned and unplanned repairs; maintain records and logs.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and environmental/safety standards; support on-call rotations.

Skills

Marine engineering knowledge

Vessel maintenance

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

4 years of related work experience

Alternative substitution for education (8 years)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Engine diagnostics equipment

Job description

Applications are available online beginning Friday, August 28, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Friday, September 11, 2026.

Under minimal direction, safely and effectively maintains 24/7 operational availability of essential and complex fire boats, dive vessel, and other assigned Harbor Department marine assets. Supervises direct report(s) as assigned and assumes a leadership role in logistics for projects; analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems; maintains operational availability of fleet and maintains strict safety standards; manages and may perform diagnostic investigations/repairs and coordinates with contracted vessel repair facilities to effect planned and unanticipated repairs; performs preventative maintenance and repairs to vessels and equipment; assists in diagnostic evaluations of machinery; assists vendors in overhauls of propulsion, auxiliary engines and drives; recognizes maintenance issues and initiates a plan of repair; provides documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications on how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used; assists in the development and management of planned maintenance budgets; evaluates and initiates corrective action on emergency/casualty repairs for Port vessels; reviews and maintains all necessary records and logs of machinery repairs and maintenance and works directly with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with required regulations; performs periodic vessel inspections to determine general condition and promote safety; monitors Port vessels for proper posting of required engineering related schematics, piping diagrams and procedures; inspects, services, repairs, adjusts, and tests machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Services, repairs, calibrates, regulates, fine-tunes, or tests machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles; maintains dock and shop equipment in accordance with Port standards and regulatory requirements; maintains safe workplace standards, including reporting and correcting deficiencies; determines whether processes comply with international, federal, state and local laws, regulations, or other industry standards; exercises proper handling, storage, transportation and disposal of environmentally sensitive materials; uses either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes. These tasks may be hands-on and/or overseeing the repairs done by other staff or specialized vendors. This position may perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet a combination of Requirements A and B OR Requirement C.

A. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Marine Engineering or a closely related field (proof required)*

B. Four years paid, full-time equivalent work experience performing the planning, coordination, procurement of vendor services and scheduling of the maintenance and repair of facilities, and equipment or general construction and repair operations of various types of construction-related work experience, mechanical repair of heavy equipment, vessels, plumbing, carpentry or related work.

C. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a minimum of 8 years.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to inspect, diagnose and maintain complex marine vessel systems such as propulsion, engine, generator, electric/electronic, hydraulic, fire prevention and other essential vessel safety systems;
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain marine vessel large pumps used for fire protection and/or firefighting applications;
• Knowledge of marine safety practices and other safety compliance requirements;
• Knowledge of environmental air and water quality regulations and compliance;
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and engine electronic diagnostics;
• Knowledge of procurement of goods, services and materials and related government contracting policies and codes;
• Ability to maintain a rotational on-call status with other staff;
• Thorough understanding of vessel equipment operation manuals, drawings, charts, graphs, and blueprints.

A valid motor vehicle operator's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior supervisor experience and U.S Coast Guard Master 100 or 500 Gross Ton License is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of project management methods and practices for planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring project performance, and evaluating results
• Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of vessel designs and vessel Haul-Outs
• Knowledge of components of Shipwright plans and specifications
• Knowledge of maritime, construction, and vessel terminology

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS

Application Supplemental Application ......................................................Qualifying

Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The resulting eligible list remain in effect for at least one year. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at [phone]. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone]. For the hearing impaired, call [phone].

An Equal Opportunity Employer.