Port Director

Port Director

Organization: City of Pensacola

Department: Port

Recruitment Range: $114,275.20-$132,849.60 annually dependent on knowledge and experience

***This executive position is exempt from Veteran's Preference according to FL Statute 110.205 (2) (j)***

Application Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pensacola/jobs/4837885/port-director?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application Closes: Friday April 18, 2025 11:59pm (central time)

The City of Pensacola seeks a strategic leader with a vision for growth and operational excellence to be the next Port Director for the Port of Pensacola. The ideal candidate for this position will be experienced in nurturing a successful mix of marine high-tech, research and development, and other 21st-century blue economy uses operating alongside traditional cargo activities that support Northwest Florida’s businesses and industries.

Pensacola’s 50 acre port is located in the heart of a thriving downtown and the next port director must be able to strike a delicate balance, growing a successful port enterprise while respecting the residential, commercial and historic nature of surrounding uses.

As the driving force behind one of our region's primary economic hubs, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day port operations while engaging in long-range planning efforts that align the port’s business strategy with the City’s strategic plan, working closely with the City’s Economic Development Department to identify and recruit new port users, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships through professional, civic and community engagement.

If you're ready to navigate challenges and steer our port toward continued success, we want to hear from you!

This is highly professional and administrative work serving as Port of Pensacola Director for the City of Pensacola.

The Port of Pensacola Director is responsible for organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the Port of Pensacola. The Mayor shall appoint the Port Director, with the consent of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of City Council Members. Work includes the formulation of working policy and procedures in accordance with general policy directives of the City Administrator, rules and regulations of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission, and other applicable local, state, and federal guidance. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree in appropriate discipline with Master degree preferred.
• Experience in maritime related field and at least six (6) years in a significant related management position.

Or

• Combination of education, training, and/or work experience equal to or higher than the requirements listed above as determined by Human Resources.