Chief Harbormaster

Overview

The State of New Hampshire, Division of Ports and Harbors has a full-time vacancy for a Chief Harbormaster.

Summary:

Performs administrative and supervisory duties, including analyzing, developing and implementing long and short range goals and objectives for the Division of Ports and Harbors Harbor Management Program.

• Supervise Harbor Management activities concerned with enforcing New Hampshire state laws, DPH rules and other regulations pertaining to tidal waters and harbors.
• Evaluates, develops and implements comprehensive plans for tidal waters addressing land uses, zoning, harbor users, mooring plans and environmental issues.
• Represents the agency in coordinating with all public and private agencies, commissions and other organizations which have interest or jurisdiction within the tidal water area.
• Prepares and administers harbor management operating budget for the Division of Ports and Harbors, including general fund appropriations, mooring fees, violation fines and the harbor management fund.
• Defines and assesses existing recreational boating demands and forecasts near future demands; identifies potential opportunity for improving and expanding recreational boating facilities.
• Reviews for consistency with the harbor management plan any public notice of an application for a local, state or federal permit for an activity taking place within the agency's jurisdiction.
• Maintains administrative control over the Harbor Management Program to ensure that local goals and objectives are incorporated into other state agencies.
• Represents the agency in dredging projects.
• Applies and maintains permits for aids to navigation and coordinates the placement and maintenance of the aids.
• Supervises and develops policies for the Division of Ports and Harbors commercial diving operations.
• Develops the security policy for all properties and facilities owned by the Division of Ports and Harbors.
• Review activities of harbormasters through reports prepared by subordinates. Conduct conferences with personnel and onsite inspection participation.
• Coordinate training programs.
• Assist the Port Director with recommendations for improving working conditions, maximizing efficiency and improving morale.
• Provide individual guidance and counseling for personnel improvement.
• Oversee appropriate uses of division property and equipment.

• Extensive knowledge of the boating industry and its related activities.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to boats.
• Ability to supervise and train personnel in enforcement work.
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and the rules of evidence with the ability to testify before courts to present cases.
• Some knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Ability to direct enforcement activities at public functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to prepare reports and legal orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government and private agency officials and the public.
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to designated duties and responsibilities as appointed by the agency appointing authority.

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent from an institution of higher learning with a major course of study in nautical and/or maritime studies, business administration, public administration or criminal justice.
• Each year of approved education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

• Five years experience in law enforcement or other relevant field including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Substantial experience in work associated with boat operations in tidal waters and/ or maritime industries.
• Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, applicants at least 21 years of age preferred.
• Must possess police officer certification issued by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.
• Experience in SCUBA diving operations is preferred.
• Proven ability to operate division equipment including vehicles, boats, radar radios, computers, etc.

EOE

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement