Harbor Officer ID-14095
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Harbor Officer, in the Harbor Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a highly engaged Harbor Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.
Under supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing the security, maintenance, and safe usage of all City port, harbor, and shipyard facilities. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: patrolling all areas of the facilities by foot, vehicle and vessel; conducting vessel counts; conducting routine maintenance activities; set up and patrol restricted areas for federally protected vessels; securing vessels at docks; operating a variety of light equipment and vehicles; enforcing harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or tickets; and operating harbor vessels to provide emergency response for disabled vessels, fires and lost persons.
The Harbor Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Harbor Officer must perform duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
Examples Of Essential Duties
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Remote Data Entry, $45/hr, No Degree, Night Shift
Phone Job, $50/hr, Remote, Part-Time, College Student
Entry-Level Remote Data Entry, $35/hr, Evening Job
Remote Live Chat, $42/hr, Weekend, No Degree, Part-Time
Customer Support, $40/hr, Weekend Job, Remote, No Degree
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Phone Support, Remote, $50/hr, No Experience, Part-Time
Weekend Customer Support, $40/hr, Remote, College Student
Data Entry, $45/hr, Remote, Night Job, No Degree
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $40/hr, Weekend, No Experience
Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Evening, Remote, No Degree
Data Entry, $45/hr, Remote, Night Shift, College Student Job
Remote Phone Job, $40/hr, Part-Time, College Student Friendly
Phone Support, Remote, $35/hr, No Experience, Night Shift
Evening Virtual Assistant, Remote, $45/hr, No Experience
Remote Live Chat, $40/hr, College Student, No Experience
Customer Support, $42/hr, Remote, Part-Time, No Degree
Virtual Assistant, $35/hr, Evening, Remote, College Student
Remote Customer Support, $42/hr, Weekend, No Experience
Customer Support, $42/hr, Remote, Evening, No Experience
Data Entry, $35/hr, Night Job, No Degree, Remote
Virtual Assistant, No Degree, $40/hr, Remote, Part-Time
Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Evening, Remote, No Degree
Phone Support, $35/hr, Weekend, Remote, No Experience
Virtual Assistant, $35/hr, Remote, Part-Time, Evening Job
Data Entry, $50/hr, Remote, Evening Job, College Student
Remote Moderator, $40/hr, No Degree, Weekend Job, Part-Time
Data Entry, No Degree, $40/hr, Part-Time, Remote Job
Remote Data Entry, $45/hr, No Degree, Night Shift
Virtual Assistant, $35/hr, Remote, Part-Time, Evening Job
Data Entry, $35/hr, Night Job, No Degree, Remote
Phone Support, Remote, $50/hr, No Experience, Night Shift
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $50/hr, Part-Time, Night Shift
Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Remote, No Experience, Evening
Live Chat Support, $40/hr, Weekend, Remote, No Degree
Remote Phone Job, $50/hr, College Student, Night Shift
Remote Moderator, $40/hr, Part-Time, Weekend, No Degree
Remote Data Entry, $40/hr, College Student Friendly, Part-Time
Remote Phone Job, $40/hr, Night Shift, College Student Friendly
Evening Virtual Assistant, Remote, $40/hr, No Experience
Remote Customer Support, $40/hr, No Degree, Evening Job
Virtual Assistant, $35/hr, Weekend, No Degree, Remote
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $35/hr, Part-Time, Night Shift
Data Entry, $45/hr, Remote, Evening, No Experience Required
Virtual Assistant, $42/hr, Evening, Remote, College Student
Weekend Customer Support, $40/hr, Remote, College Student
Remote Data Entry, $40/hr, Part-Time, College Student Job
Remote Phone Job, $40/hr, Part-Time, No Experience Required
Customer Support, No Degree, $40/hr, Remote, Weekend Job
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $45/hr, Evening, No Experience
Entry Level Phone Job, $40/hr, Remote, No Degree Required
Virtual Assistant, No Experience, $40/hr, Remote, Part-Time
Data Entry, $45/hr, Remote, Night Shift, College Student Job
Live Chat Support, $35/hr, Remote, No Experience Required
Part-Time Customer Support, $40/hr, Remote, College Student
Live Chat Support, $50/hr, Remote, Night Shift, No Degree
Remote Customer Support, $45/hr, No Experience, Part-Time
Virtual Assistant, $40/hr, Weekend, College Student, Remote
Data Entry, $40/hr, Evening Job, No Experience, Remote
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $40/hr, Evening, No Experience
Virtual Assistant, Remote, $40/hr, Weekend, No Experience
Phone Support, Remote, $35/hr, No Experience, Part-Time
Remote Moderator, $45/hr, No Degree, Weekend Job, Part-Time
- Secures the City facilities by performing foot patrols, vehicle patrols, and vessel patrols, which includes: conducting vessel counts; securing vessel lines; enforcing harbor policies through verbal warnings and/or tickets; providing emergency response for disabled vessels, fires, flooding, and lost persons; and performing related duties.
- Performs routine maintenance in the facilities, which may include picking up garbage, providing jump starts, operating light equipment and vehicles to transport materials, and performing related duties.
- Set up and maintain security zones in accordance with Federal Maritime Security and local facility security plans.
- Maintain accurate daily activity logs and vessel inventory.
- Prepares written reports and maintains records of crimes, injuries, incidents, and harbor accidents.
- Provides assistance to citizens, which may include: providing directions; escorting individuals; communicating harbor policies; providing general information in person, over the phone and by radio; providing first aid and CPR in emergency situations; and performing related duties.
- Recognize potential hazardous situations and contact appropriate persons as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have obtained a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED). One year of general work experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Prior experience in vessel operations and VHF radio communications is desired.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cardholder or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Valid Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
KNOWLEDGE(Generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.):
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of patrol and crime prevention;
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
- Basic harbor maintenance principles;
- Recordkeeping principles;
- Customer service principles;
- Computer operation and related software applications.
Skill in:
- Applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
- Responding to crisis or emergency management situations calmly;
- Monitoring and maintaining harbor facilities and grounds;
- Monitoring and controlling suspicious activity;
- Maintaining records;
- Providing customer service;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Ability to:
- Ensure proper safety procedures are being followed, to protect staff, the general public and equipment;
- Use a variety of communication tools (electronic email, VHF radio, phone, etc.);
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to pilot a vessel; to frequently make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to push, pull, lift or move objects.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Some work is performed in an office environment, with the majority of work performed outdoors and in a marine environment with varying weather conditions. Outdoor work often performed in inclement weather under physically demanding situations. Exposure to dust, grease, fumes, odors, gases, vibrations, mechanical and electrical hazards; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally louder due to the operations of vessels and equipment. Routine contact with the general public.
Non-traditional work hours required with shift and day off assignments on rotating work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The City of Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Retirement:
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire
- Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program
Health Insurance:
- Health Insurance Coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Employee and Dependent Coverage Available
- Employer Contribution of 100% Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Premium Costs
Life Insurance:
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D of $50,000
- Employer Contributions of 100% of the Premium Costs
Optional Insurance Benefits:
- Employee-funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
- Employee Paid Group-Based Supplemental Insurance
Paid Leave and Other Benefits:
- Annual Leave Accrual Rate starting at 4.62 hours each pay period with accrual rate increases based on years of service
- Sick Leave Accrual Rate of 4 hours each pay period
- Twelve paid holidays each year
- Paid Leave for a Death in the Immediate Family
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement upon prior approval
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Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
- Yes, I currently have a valid Driver's License
- No, I do not have a valid Driver's License
02
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License OR are you able to obtain a State of Alaska Driver's License by date of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid Alaska Driver's License
- No, but I AM ABLE to obtain a valid Alaska Driver's License by the date of hire
- I do NOT have the ability to obtain an Alaska Driver's License by the date of hire
03
Do you currently possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) OR are you able to obtain one within three months if hired?
- Yes, I currently have a valid TWIC card
- No, but I AM ABLE to obtain a valid TWIC card within three months if hired
- I do NOT have the ability to obtain a TWIC card within three months if hired