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Duty Harbormaster - Port Everglades
Broward County
Port Ops Duty Harbormaster
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Salary
$31.44 - $31.44
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Not specified
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing the safe movement and positioning of ships at a busy port, coordinating with pilots, agents, and crews, and keeping detailed records of vessel activities.
It requires supervising a team of workers who handle lines and other tasks during docking and undocking.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in marine operations or shipping who is comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends, and can handle physical tasks like walking and lifting in a harbor environment.
Key Requirements
- Two years of experience in marine operations related to vessel movement
- Ability to swim and pass a post-offer swim test
- Valid Florida Class E Driver's License
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Seaport Business Purpose Credential
- Regular and predictable attendance, with availability for shifts outside regular business hours
- Physical ability to perform light to medium work, including walking/standing most of the time and exerting 20-50 pounds of force
Full Job Description
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Duty Harbormaster.
General Description
Performs responsible supervisory and administrative port harbormaster work.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of marine operations with regard to the movement of vessels or closely related experience.
Ability to swim (successful candidate must pass a post-offer swim test)Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for the duration of the appointment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, with occasional requirements for work after regular business hours.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, with occasional requirements for work after regular business hours.
Preferences
1 year of recent Seaport experience directly related to vessels.
1 year of oceangoing experience
2 years in the transportation industry scheduling resources
2 years of supervisory experience
This position will begin with a probationary training schedule of 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, long-term schedule options will be discussed.
Permanent shift assignments are based on operational needs and may include first, second, or third shift.
Requirements
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinates, communicates, and supervises the onsite movement of all vessels using port facilities; records vessel locations and draft; records and calculates vessel fresh water consumption; supervises subordinate line handlers in the performance of their duties relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.
Confers with vessel agents, harbor pilots, towing companies, governmental agencies, departmental employees, and other maritime officials through radio, telephone, and/or e-mail; records and maintains arrival and departure information relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.
Confers with shipboard personnel in matters pertaining to movement and placement of vessels; maintains vessel daily log activity; inputs all computer data pertaining to vessel movements.
Conducts inspections of docks, transit sheds, and cargo yards; reports damages, obstructions and housekeeping deficiencies; prepares written reports as required.
Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
Additional Information
Competencies- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
- Directs Work
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively.
- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.
- Drives Results
Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.
- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
- Situational Adaptability
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Takes steps to adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviors accordingly.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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