The Port Controller is responsible for assigning docking and mooring spaces and maintaining navigable channels to ensure the safe and orderly flow of boating traffic in a harbor.
- Assists in the enforcement of marine ordinances and studies
- Operates the communication nets for all marine traffic
- Ensures all logbooks and records are properly maintained
- Prepares reports of harbor activities
- Records movements of all vessels in and out of the harbor
- Communicates times of departures
- Arranges requests for emergency assistance
- Maintains orderly and safe boating conditions and enforces local marine ordinances
- Supervises the maintenance of markers, buoys, floats, etc., and submits requisitions for the purchase of harbor equipment
- Assigns mooring spaces to power and sail boats
- Surveys and records the number, size and types of boats using harbor facilities
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, marine conservation, marine construction, marine transportation, marine maintenance, commercial fishing or as a merchant or United States Navy seaman
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment
- Possesses good knowledge of nautical calculations and terminology
- Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
- Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
- Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
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