Harbor Officer

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak is seeking a full-time Harbor Officer in the Harbor Department to oversee security, maintenance, and safe use of port, harbor and shipyard facilities.

Under supervision, the officer will patrol facilities by foot, vehicle and vessel, conduct vessel counts, perform routine maintenance, and respond to emergencies to protect people and property along Kodiak's waterfront.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• One year of general work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior vessel operations and VHF radio communications are desired.
• TWIC credential holder or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol all harbor and port areas by foot, vehicle and vessel.
• Conduct vessel counts and routine maintenance activities.
• Set up and patrol restricted areas for federally protected vessels.
• Secure vessels at docks and operate harbor vessels for emergencies.
• Enforce harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or citations.

Skills

Vessel operations

VHF radio communications

TWIC credential

Team player

Security enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Harbor Officer in the Harbor Department.

The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a highly engaged Harbor Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing the security, maintenance, and safe usage of all City port, harbor, and shipyard facilities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling all areas of the facilities by foot, vehicle and vessel; conducting vessel counts; conducting routine maintenance activities; set up and patrol restricted areas for federally protected vessels; securing vessels at docks; operating a variety of light equipment and vehicles; enforcing harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or tickets; and operating harbor vessels to provide emergency response for disabled vessels, fires and lost persons.

The Harbor Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Harbor Officer must perform duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• One year of general work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prior experience in vessel operations and VHF radio communications is desired.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cardholder or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Alaska drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to push, pull, lift or move objects.

Working Conditions

Some work is performed in an office environment, with the majority of work performed outdoors and in a marine environment with varying weather conditions. Outdoor work often performed in inclement weather under physically demanding situations. Exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, gases, vibrations, mechanical and electrical hazards; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally louder due to the operations of vessels and equipment. Routine contact with the general public.

Non-traditional work hours required with shift and day off assignments on rotating work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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