Harbor Officer

Harbor Officer

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Harbor Officer. Located in the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska, is a coastal community in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,250 full-time residents and seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

Under the supervision of the Harbormaster, this position is responsible for the daily maintenance, repair, inspection, security, and operation of Port and Harbor facilities. A significant part of the position involves hands-on preventive maintenance, painting, surface preparation, cleaning, general repairs, and completion of assigned maintenance projects. Harbor Officers monitor vessel traffic, berthing, terminal operations, and customer use of facilities. Monitor utilities and waste disposal; and support harbor security, customer service, and compliance with City and Departmental policies and applicable State and Federal regulations. The Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with multiple shifts. Employees must work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintenance duties include preventive maintenance, painting and surface preparation, cleaning, inspecting and repairing docks, floats, cleats, ladders, fendering, bollards, catwalks, waterlines, signage, removal of debris, ice and snow, and other Port infrastructure.
• Monitor vessel arrivals, departures, movements, berthing, cargo and terminal operations, customer traffic, and facility use.
• Document vessel and customer activities, dock use, utility connections and disconnections, and other billable services.
• Provide, receive, verify, and submit required paperwork; maintain daily logs; and use computerized tracking and billing systems.
• Conduct harbor security and facility checks; monitor customer access and activities; identify and report unauthorized activity; and inspect dumpsters and waste disposal areas for proper materials and compliance with regulated garbage requirements.
• Maintain public areas, equipment storage areas, workspaces, and assigned vehicles by keeping them in clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Respond to improper disposal and other rule violations; communicate and enforce City and Port requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, recognize maintenance needs, and troubleshoot basic problems.
• Ability to take initiative and complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with minimal supervision.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Must possess or be able to acquire maritime skills, including vessel line handling and knots, and knowledge of maritime terminology and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively with vessel operators, agents, customers, and coworkers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor in confrontational situations.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• General maintenance, construction, painting, facility repair, or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Experience operating equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and other maintenance equipment preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and performing surface preparation preferred.
• Basic electrical, plumbing, welding, and/or mechanical repair experience preferred.
• Maritime, harbor, dock, or industrial facility maintenance experience preferred.

Licenses & Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Required to have, or be able to obtain, an Alaska Driver's License within 90 days of hire.
• CPR, First Aid and AED
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of hire.
• Successfully pass a background test, which includes criminal background, professional, and reference checks.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be eligible to work in the US; if hired, must complete employment eligibility verification form (I-9) as required by Federal law.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation.
• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding maintenance and operational duties.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums (employee & dependents)
• 100% employer-paid basic life/AD&D insurance (employee & dependents)
• 100% employer-paid LifeMed insurance (employee & dependents)
• Free Parks, Culture, and Recreation Membership (employee only)
• Relocation assistance (taxable) up to $7,000, plus airfare for the employee and dependents, if applicable
• Travel allowance of $2,500 every year on the date of hire after 1st year of employment
• Longevity bonus beginning on the third (3rd) year anniversary, refer to CBA
• Personal Leave starting at 16 hours a month
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
• 457 Plans with MissionSquare and other Voluntary Benefits
• Up to 100% tuition reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title 3)

To apply: Download and complete the required forms found here: Employment Application Forms.

Submit application package to:

CITY OF UNALASKA Department of Administration 43 Raven Way, P.O. Box 610 Unalaska, AK 99685

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We are an equal opportunity employer.