Harbor Operations Foreman

the harbor operations foreman ensures a clean, functional, and safe working environment for harbor, port and shipyard operations by overseeing moorage, facility maintenance, and security.

full time, hourly, overtime eligible, ibew bargaining unit

$26.17-$38.75/hr doe

office hours, m-f, ; call outs may include evenings/weekends

alaska public employee retirement system (pers) after six months, group health insurance, life insurance, optional 457 deferred compensation, employee-priced recreation facility access, annual and sick leave accrual, paid holidays

• graduation from high school or possession of a ged.
• one (1) year supervisory experience.
• one (1) year facility maintenance experience, preferably harbor maintenance.
• valid state of alaska driver’s license and ability to obtain a class b commercial driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.
• ability to obtain transportation worker identification credential (twic).

• one (1) year experience in harbor and/or port operations.
• one (1) year experience in small engine repair and maintenance.
• hazmat certification
• emergency first aid and cpr certification

• maintains harbor and port facilities and equipment in accordance with osha standards. Performs general maintenance and repairs on all harbor facilities.
• oversees activities on and operation of the public dock and floats.
• maintains clean, orderly, and safe floats and docks, including the removal of all debris material.
• performs dock repair, including replacing planks, tightening cleats and hose bibs, and adding flotation billets, as necessary.
• regulates transient and reserved moorage; assigns moorage and collects fees.
• directs harbor maintenance personnel, developing daily schedules, assigning tasks, and providing technical advice regarding maintenance issues as required.
• provides customer service and assistance for public docks and floats.
• regularly performs public safety patrols in harbor areas. Reports instances of theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, and other threats to public safety, harbor customer property or harbor facilities/property to harbormaster and cordova police department.
• notifies harbormaster of all emergencies within the harbor and port system, including oil spills, boat or structure fires, sinking/sunken vessels, tsunami alerts/conditions and any evidence of illegal activity.
• safely picks up, transports, and offloads used oil at approved locations in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• maintains accurate and detailed computer entries, including daily logs of moorage activities, customer information, and maintenance repairs.
• maintains department inventory and associated safety data sheets (sds) required by osha for maintenance supplies and equipment.
• oversees operations at cordova shipyard facility.
• schedules vessel haul-outs for repairs and dry storage; operates marine travelift.
• operates harbor skiff and all other harbor and port equipment.
• responds to emergencies as needed, to include vessel pumping or towing, snow removal, etc.
• assists in preparing the department annual budget.

non-traditional work hours may be required to include evenings and weekends. Hours may vary depending on harbor and port activities. Much of the work is performed outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. Some work is accomplished in a general office setting. Attendance at regular and special city council meetings may be required.

capable of sitting for extended periods of time. Capable of frequently bending, twisting, and kneeling. Able to lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Clarity of speech and sufficient hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits effective communication during interactions with other employees and the public. Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor operations within the harbor and port systems and use a computer screen and process numeric data.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate vessels and perform maintenance tasks. Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move between physical locations and inspect all areas of the harbor and port system.

as a condition of employment, this position is subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and a background check (criminal history, verification of education and employment history). Must possess and maintain a valid alaska driver’s license.

the city of cordova is an equal opportunity employer