WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Successful candidate should have: 

• • Excellent oral and written skills;
  • Excellent customer service skills;
  • Able to research and interpret regulations;
  • Ability to work with a multitude of tenants and public while enforcing rules and regulations;
  • Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with a variety of people
  • Ability to write grammatically correct reports;
  • Ability to organize time, personnel and equipment to achieve objectives such as safety and security measures;
  • Ability to work and collaborate with multiple state and federal agencies;
  • Ability to interpret and implement applicable sections of 33 CFR Part 105 as they apply to the department’s Facility Security Plans (FSP);
  • Experience operating vessels.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

When you join the Harbor Department, you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. You will be given the autonomy to lead and effect change on a daily basis. We highly value creative thinking and approach all tasks with a team mindset.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works five days per week, shift times are dependent upon harbor or port operations tempo. Your work location will be downtown at the Port of Juneau or Statter Harbor in Auke Bay.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The Harbor Officer is the journey level of harbor operations personnel and performs tasks associated with the security, maintenance, repair, and safety of the City and Borough of Juneau’s docks, harbors and associated facilities. Positions in this class perform a broad scope of tasks in compliance with standard methods, established rules, policies, harbor procedures and ordinances.  The Harbor Officer is expected to take or recommend action and correct errors in situations that require interpretation and coordination.  Work is performed independently and is reviewed upon completion.  Unusual, complex or sensitive issues are referred to higher level Harbor staff for direction or resolution.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Patrols and inspects facilities to determine the presence of suspicious persons and packages; operates the Security Vessel and conducts waterside patrols to establish and maintain security zones around regulated vessels.
• Coordinates security actions with cruise ship Vessel Security Officers and assists CBJ emergency response personnel as needed to respond to emergencies and security incidents.
• Manages passenger and crew loading zones and vendor operations; observes and inspects loading zone operators and vendors to assess compliance with regulations and permit requirements.
• Issues tickets and citations; collects evidence of non-compliance and assists with civil and criminal proceedings.
• Manages moorage; assigns moorage space to vessels using VHF radio, computer, fax, and phone; maintains electronic vessel inventory; tracks and logs facility and service use.
• Inspects facilities to identify maintenance needs and hazardous conditions; in consultation with the supervisor, develop plans, material and equipment lists; make repairs using power and hand tools.
• May operate and/or assist with portable sewage pump.
• May operate and/or assist with hydraulic boatlift.
• Checks boats for security and reties boats as necessary; pumps out and salvages boats as necessary; notifies boat owners and appropriate agencies of emergencies.
• Operates boat to remove debris from harbor; moves, tows, and impounds other boats; provides emergency assistance as necessary.
• May train, lead, or direct the work of others.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education:           High school graduation or the equivalent.

Experience:       One (1) year technical experience in dock repairs, enforcement & security, or harbor operations.

OR

One (1) year experience as a laborer or apprentice in one or more of the following fields: Electrical or plumbing maintenance/repair, equipment operation, mechanics or building maintenance.

OR                    Any combination of experience listed above that equals One (1) year.

Licenses:           Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

 In accordance with 33 CFR Part 105:

The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information.

The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential within 60 days of appointment.

This is a benefited and union represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link:                                                   https://beta.juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

If you have questions about this position please call the Port Operations Supervisor at (907) 586-0667

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.