Harbor Technician - Full-Time Seasonal

Description

The Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a Seasonal Harbor Technician to join our team.

We are seeking individuals interested in seasonal employment during the summer months who enjoy working outdoors on the docks and around vessels. This position offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic waterfront environment while interacting with visitors from around the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Successful candidate should have:

Excellent customer service skills.

The ability to research and interpret regulations.

The ability to work with a wide variety of tenants and members of the public while supporting the enforcement of rules and regulations Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with a variety of people.

Strong oral and written skills.

The ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, sound judgment, and professionalism when dealing with a variety of people

The ability to work and collaborate with multiple state and federal agencies.

The ability to interpret and support applicable sections of 33 CFR Part 105 as they relate to the department’s Facility Security Plans (FSP)

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

In this position you will receive a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, paid holidays, an excellent health insurance program that includes medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options, paid leave and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System).

We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent teacher conferences, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, free classes, challenges and webinars on healthy living to assist you with achieving work/life balance.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position is based out of the Port Field Office (PFO) near the Goldbelt Tram. Workdays and hours vary based on the cruise ship schedule.

This position may work up to five days per week, with shifts of up to eight hours. There is potential for a flexible schedule, depending on operational needs and employee availability.

Typical Responsibilities

Harbor Technicians perform a variety of duties to assist Harbor Officers with the operation, maintenance, and management of the City and Borough of Juneau’s docks, harbors, and associated facilities.

Harbor Technicians perform a variety of duties to assist Harbor Officers with the operation, maintenance, and management of the City and Borough of Juneau’s docks, harbors, and associated facilities.

In addition to customer service duties, Harbor Technicians assist with Port of Juneau security during cruise ship port calls. Security-related tasks may include checking identification, assisting with passenger screening, conducting patrols aboard the port security vessel, and supporting vendor and loading zone operations.

Tracks and logs facility and service use; provides customer service to patrons; hooks-up water and electrical services; assists with routine clerical assignments.

Makes minor repairs; paints buildings and structures.

Works with Administrative Staff to resolve moorage and maintenance issues throughout the harbor system.

Assists Harbor Officers with Port Security; serves as a deck hand on the Port of Juneau Security Vessel; helps conduct inspections and patrols of infrastructure and facilities for suspicious packages and persons; marks restricted areas with fencing and other barriers; reports security threats and incidents to the immediate supervisor.

Assists CBJ emergency response personnel as needed to respond to security incidents; performs facility evacuation procedures.

Assists with vendor and loading zone management; checks vehicle, driver, and vendor identification; ensures vendors and drivers do not sell tours in loading zones; ensures vehicles are in appropriate lanes and do not stay beyond zone time limits; reports violations to the immediate supervisor.

May operate and/or assist with portable sewage pump.

May operate and/or assist with hydraulic boat lift.

Establishes restricted areas with fencing and other equipment; controls entry of persons, vehicles and cargo into restricted areas; reports security incidents.

Identifies and reports violations; issues requests for corrections, and notices of violations.

Maintains cleanliness of facilities; picks up and disposes of trash; removes unwanted debris from facilities; washes and power washes decks, sidewalks, and structures; cleans stains from parking lots.

Assists in snow removal

Provides information to general public on harbor rules, regulations, and procedures.

Operates light trucks and passenger vehicles.

Provides customer service to patrons.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school graduation or the equivalent

Experience:

None

Other:

Not less than 18 years of age

at time of appointment;

AND

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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience:

Prior experience in vessel operation exceeding 18ft in length including VHF radio communications experience is desired. Background in Customer Service

.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

Ian Smith

Phone Number:

907-419-1650

Email:

[email protected]

OR

Hiring Manager:

Scott Hinton

Phone Number:

907-500-4119

Email:

[email protected]