Waterfront Manager - Solano Campus

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Luis Obispo - Solano Campus
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

The Waterfront Manager will report directly to the Captain of the Training Ship (COTS) and Director of Marine Programs. The incumbent will manage and provide oversight for the maintenance, repair, and operations of the boathouse, pier, shop, marina, various vessels and equipment associated with the waterfront. Will provide vessel support for the academic departments. Support departmental budget management as well as other various projects, prepare detailed proposals, and manage budgets for upgrades to vessels and/or associated equipment.

Liaise with Captain of the Training Ship and Training Ship managers to provide shoreside support for Training Ship. Carry out and support the policies and programs of the Office of Marine Programs as they pertain to waterfront operations.

The Office of Marine Programs at Cal Poly Maritime Academy is responsible for Waterfront Operations, the Training Ship, and Summer Sea Term. Waterfront Operations is situated on the waterfront of the San Francisco/San Pablo Bay, The Waterfront includes significant features that include a publicly accessible promenade and breakwater, an operational port for small craft, an operating pier, and the Training Ship.

• Experience in the maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use available database management tools to plan and prioritize tasks for both highly experienced staff and lesser experienced student assistants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various US regulatory requirements and procedures associated with vessel safety including but not limited to USCG COI regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe operations management during ship mooring operations.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US and International regulatory requirements for vessel equipment.

• High school diploma or GED plus vocational training.
• Five years' experience managing a fleet of small to mid-sized vessels.
• Captain’s License – Merchant Mariner Credential with limited 50 tonnage endorsement. Must obtain the license within one year of hire and maintain in active status as a condition of continued employment. Within two years must receive limited 100 tonnage endorsement as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession or ability to obtain and maintain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Ability to obtain and maintain USCG Medical certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a California Drivers License in satisfactory standing.
• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Ten or more years of experience managing a fleet of small to mid-sized vessels (preferred)

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $112,000 - $130,000 per year. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a campus of the California State University and is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Poly Maritime Academy also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of…