Harbor Officer Seasonal

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:

https://juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities

JOB TYPE: Full-time Seasonal

DEPARTMENT: Docks & Harbors

OPENING DATE: 01/16/2025

CLOSING DATE: 02/11/2025

BARGAINING UNIT: MEBA

PAY RANGE: 15

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5

The Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a Full Time Seasonal Harbor Officer to join our team.

When you join the Docks & 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.

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.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

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

Typical Responsibilities:

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.
• Monitors Commercial Use regulations, including compliance with commercial use permits.
• Educates harbor users regarding rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Issues tickets and citations; collects evidence of non-compliance and assists with civil and criminal proceedings.
• Requests assistance from law enforcement or other emergency services agencies when appropriate.
• Assists federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as necessary.
• Takes action to manage moorage with the CBJ Harbor system. Assign moorage space to vessels using VHF-FM radio, computer, fax and phone; track and log facility service use using computers and report information to management; provide customer service to patrons; advise on water and electrical services.
• 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.
• Checks boats for security and reties boats as necessary; pumps out and salvages boats as necessary; notifies boat owners and appropriate agencies of emergencies.
• Take action to clean facilities, pick up trash and cigarette butts, and empty trash. 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.

In addition, this position works closely with the Harbormaster to carry out the mission, vision, and values of the department. This position may also be assigned to work at any Docks & Harbors facilities depending on the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Other: A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

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 (TWIC). An individual who lacks lawful presence and certain immigration status in the United States, has a connection to terrorist activity, has been determined to lack mental capacity or was convicted of certain crimes will be ineligible for a TWIC.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:

https://juneau.org/human-resources/employment-opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.64 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Juneau, AK: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31