Seasonal Dock Watch

Summary:

Under direction of Harbormaster, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and operation of the Port & Harbor. Assists in the monitoring of vessel traffic, moorage and scheduling, accumulating necessary billing information and monitoring user compliance with established facility rules and regulations. Routinely works with harbor staff and public works regarding facility maintenance and operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with scheduling, monitoring and tracking of inbound and outbound vessel traffic; arranging and monitoring use of storage lands and facility activity for billing purposes; communicating with users to schedule facility use; track progress of vessel loading or unloading; enforces user compliance of port rules and regulations; provide a variety of information and contacts to port users concerning local services.
• Assists with tracking special projects; logging daily activities; monitors marine band VHF radio and cell phone; maintains frequent presence at facility to provide assistance to users; ensures safe use of facility under direction of Harbormaster and assists in necessary maintenance and repairs with the public works crew. Assists in monitoring small vessel moorage fleet's use of facility, identifying potential environmental contamination risks and monitoring user compliance in correcting equipment and/or vessel issues as directed.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair projects. Assists in tracking inventories on all facility supplies/materials. Assists in fuel transfers and delivering fresh water to customers at facility, connecting & disconnecting hoses as needed, track product quantity, maintain radio contact during transfers and ensure the safe operation and handling of equipment used. Assists in the launching and retrieval of buoys, floating docks, ladders, life rings and life jackets. Assists in keeping port facility and buildings clean of trash and debris.
• Must be prepared to effectively represent the City in a courteous and respectful manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Skills, Abilities, Qualification Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must pass background check, have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Card to be compliant with Federal regulations.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years related experience required.

Specific Skills and Abilities to the Job:

• Experience in tracking information; proficient in computer e-mail and internet usage; organizational ski1ls
• Experience with maritime operations and public relations is desired for dock patrol. Ability to handle small tools for repairs and maintenance tasks. Must be able to safely and properly handle a standard vehicle and tow a trailer when necessary.
• Previous experience in the operation of small vessel engines, the petroleum products used and their proper disposal is required. Must be able to safely operate a small boat.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee must be able to periodically lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, climb up and down ladders and handle large and possibly wet vessel mooring lines.

Public Relations:

Public relations shall be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees shall be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee and public service.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to perform duties outside of an office in various weather conditions which may include high winds, rain, mud, snow, ice and cold temperatures. The noise level in the indoor work environment ranges from light to moderate and outdoor environment from moderate to heavy.

Summary:

Under direction of Harbormaster, performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the repair and operation of the Port & Harbor. Assists in the monitoring of vessel traffic, moorage and scheduling, accumulating necessary billing information and monitoring user compliance with established facility rules and regulations. Routinely works with harbor staff and public works regarding facility maintenance and operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with scheduling, monitoring and tracking of inbound and outbound vessel traffic; arranging and monitoring use of storage lands and facility activity for billing purposes; communicating with users to schedule facility use; track progress of vessel loading or unloading; enforces user compliance of port rules and regulations; provide a variety of information and contacts to port users concerning local services.
• Assists with tracking special projects; logging daily activities; monitors marine band VHF radio and cell phone; maintains frequent presence at facility to provide assistance to users; ensures safe use of facility under direction of Harbormaster and assists in necessary maintenance and repairs with the public works crew. Assists in monitoring small vessel moorage fleet's use of facility, identifying potential environmental contamination risks and monitoring user compliance in correcting equipment and/or vessel issues as directed.
• Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair projects. Assists in tracking inventories on all facility supplies/materials. Assists in fuel transfers and delivering fresh water to customers at facility, connecting & disconnecting hoses as needed, track product quantity, maintain radio contact during transfers and ensure the safe operation and handling of equipment used. Assists in the launching and retrieval of buoys, floating docks, ladders, life rings and life jackets. Assists in keeping port facility and buildings clean of trash and debris.
• Must be prepared to effectively represent the City in a courteous and respectful manner. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Skills, Abilities, Qualification Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must pass background check, have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Card to be compliant with Federal regulations.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least two years related experience required.

Specific Skills and Abilities to the Job:

• Experience in tracking information; proficient in computer e-mail and internet usage; organizational ski1ls
• Experience with maritime operations and public relations is desired for dock patrol. Ability to handle small tools for repairs and maintenance tasks. Must be able to safely and properly handle a standard vehicle and tow a trailer when necessary.
• Previous experience in the operation of small vessel engines, the petroleum products used and their proper disposal is required. Must be able to safely operate a small boat.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee must be able to periodically lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, climb up and down ladders and handle large and possibly wet vessel mooring lines.

Public Relations:

Public relations shall be an integral part of each employee's job. Employees shall be courteous, helpful and conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for an employee and public service.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to perform duties outside of an office in various weather conditions which may include high winds, rain, mud, snow, ice and cold temperatures. The noise level in the indoor work environment ranges from light to moderate and outdoor environment from moderate to heavy.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.