Job Summary:

The Harbormaster will ensure successful and safe operation of the harbor, channels, docks, and mooring spaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Schedules and supervises the work of harbor police force and maintenance staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees and directs daily harbor operations.
• Coordinates and maintains safe and orderly boating traffic.
• Enforces applicable marine ordinances and ensures enforcement of laws, regulations, and policies concerning water or properties; coordinating harbor police force to assist with this enforcement.
• Analyzes harbor areas and facilities and recommends modifications that will improve safety and efficiency of the area.
• Assigns mooring spaces to boats.
• Maintains records of relevant data including size, type, and number of boats using the harbor; reports harbor activities, and files incident reports.
• Plans, installs, and supervises the maintenance of navigation aids such as buoys, poles, or markers.
• Develops and maintains current list, diagram, or chart of public wharves, moorings, and properties along the shoreline.
• Maintains effective working relationships with boat operators, town officials, shipyard owners, and the public.
• Prepares and administers harbor budget.
• Represents the harbor by attending and participating in relevant community and advisory board meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment.
• Basic understanding of nautical terminology.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Ability to remain tactful but firm in enforcing marine ordinances.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or Marine-related field, such as Marine Transportation or Maintenance; OR
• High school diploma plus four years of experience as a United States Navy seaman in law enforcement, commercial fishing, or other relevant Marine-related field; OR
• Eight years of experience in one of these areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to access all areas of the harbor, including below docks.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather and with usual hazards associated with harbor sites.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed, particularly during peak seasons.
• Must be able to hear and see alarms and dangers or hazards.