HARBOR SAFETY OFFICER - FT/PT

City of Newport Beach; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Excellent benefit package

Job summary

City of Newport Beach Harbor Department seeks a Harbor Safety Officer to patrol Newport Harbor, promote compliance, and assist boaters with information and mooring procedures. The role supports enforcing codes and providing service to the boating community.

Candidates should have one year of harbor/marine customer service experience, valid CA driver license, and be able to obtain a Boater Card, First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certification within six months.

Qualifications

• One year of heavy customer service experience in a harbor or marine environment, including operating a marine vessel.
• Completion of high school; college coursework in marine science or related field desirable.
• Valid CA driver license with acceptable driving record; Boater Card or ability to obtain; First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the Newport Harbor to promote boater compliance with harbor codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Assist boating public by providing information on harbor programs and services.
• Assist boaters in securing moorings, collecting fees, and answering general questions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Harbor/marine operations

Education

High school diploma

Marine science coursework desirable

Tools

California Boater Card

First Aid/CPR/PC 832 certification

Job description

Come join the City of Newport Beach Harbor Department! Our mission is to keep Newport Harbor clean, safe and well-enjoyed.

This position is responsible for patrolling the Newport Harbor to promote boater compliance with harbor codes, regulations, and ordinances; assisting the boating public by providing general information on harbor programs and services; and assisting boaters in securing moorings, collecting fees, and answering general questions; and other duties as needed. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future part‑time and full‑time vacancies as they occur.

Career Path:

The career path for this position is Lead Harbor Safety Officer.

Schedule:

The full‑time position may work a 9/80 or 4/10 schedule, including weekends.

The part‑time position will work up to 30 hours per week, including weekends.

CalPERS:

• The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS).
• The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost of pay towards their retirement benefit.

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

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Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

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A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

One year of heavy customer service experience working in a harbor or marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel. Experience in compliance and/or enforcement is highly desirable.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College‑level coursework in marine science, seamanship, or a related field is desirable.

License/Certificate:

Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of employment, a California Boater Card or equivalent. Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course certification within six months of employment.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.