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City of Kodiak Harbormaster (Director) in Kodiak, Alaska
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time
Harbormaster (Director), which is responsible for the successful operations of the City of Kodiaks Ports and Harbor Department. The Harbormaster would oversee the Ports and Harbor Department which is comprised of St. Paul Harbor and St. Herman Harbor providing moorage for 650 vessels, the Kodiak Shipyard, and ports including Pier 1-Ferry Dock, Pier II-Fishermans Terminal, and Pier III-Cargo Terminal.
This executive-level position under general administrative direction, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the harbor department for the City of Kodiak including, but not limited to: planning and supervision of operations, maintenance, and security of City ports and harbor facilities; long-range planning, financial management, and strategic plan implementation and management and special projects as assigned; provide research and rate studies to ensure harbor enterprise funds are self-sustaining; maintain accurate cost accounting information, and recommendations for port development; supervising damage investigations and claims, manage leases and departmental records including revenues and expenditure reports.
The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. As Director of the harbor department, the Director administers the harbor departments operating and capital budget, and manages the staff of the department in furtherance of the Citys goals. On own initiative or by direction of the City Manager, the Director ensures implementation of City Council policies and direction by planning, implementing, and evaluating the departments activities, programs, and facilities. The Director must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the harbor department and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the harbor department.
: Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, or field related to area of assignment; eight to 10 years progressively responsible professional harbor experience, including at least five years of executive management experience with supervisory experience and responsibility; or, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) and valid Alaska drivers license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Preferred qualifications: - Port Management certification - Hazmat certifications **Hiring Salary Range is based on qualifications and experience.**Equal Opportunity Employer.