Class Code: 0716
PORT EVERGLADES DUTY HARBORMASTER
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible supervisory and administrative work under the direction of the Chief Harbormaster and Assistant Harbormasters in the control of the use of harbor facilities and in the coordination of vessel movements at the Port.
Work involves onsite responsibility for docking and undocking vessel in predetermined assigned locations. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over a staff of subordinates engaged in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Work is reviewed periodically through meetings and written reports.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Coordinates and supervises the onsite movement of all vessels using port facilities; records vessel locations and draft; records and calculates vessel fresh water consumption.
Supervises subordinates in the performance of predetermined requirements and duties relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.
Confers with vessel agents, harbor pilots, towing companies, governmental agencies, departmental employees, and other maritime officials through radio, direct telephone, or e-mail contact to record and maintain arrival and departure information relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.
Confers directly with the Master and crew on board vessels in matters pertaining to port business.
Maintains vessel daily log activity; inputs all computer data.
Conducts inspection of dock facilities including vessel securing and fendering systems, reporting damages, obstructions and housekeeping; prepares damage reports.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the operations and activities at a major seaport facility.
Ability to directly supervise the efficient and effective berthing of a wide variety of vessels at a large seaport facility.
Ability to enforce seaport rules, regulations and procedures firmly and impartially.
Ability to react promptly and appropriately in emergency situations.
Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare written reports, including computer-generated reports using various software programs.
Ability to analyze and interpret mathematical calculations.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Completion of two (2) years of college or university course work in marine transportation or closely related field; two (2) years of experience in a seaport transportation facility or related traffic dispatching and/or scheduling in the transportation field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Port Non-Supervisory
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Location: Port Everglades
Class Spec Estab/Revised: E11/94 R05/02