Harbor Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF UNALASKA, AK
DEPARTMENT OF PORTS AND HARBORS

Open Date:      February 22, 2022
Close Date:      March 7, 2022                          

Position:          HARBOR OFFICER
Hiring Wage:   $24.01-$25.48/ hour

The City of Unalaska is accepting applications for the position of Harbor Officer in the Department of Ports and Harbors. Located in the central Aleutian Islands, Unalaska, Alaska is a multicultural coastal community of approximately 4,500 full-time residents and is home to the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under supervision of the Harbormaster this position monitors Port & Harbor Facilities, terminal operations and activities by following City and Departmental Policies as well as State and Federal regulations. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  The ability to make decisions without direct intervention of a supervisor. The successful applicant must have the knowledge or ability to acquire the skills necessary, to perform Port related duties such as line handling and knots training, cold water extraction techniques, and hypothermia treatment as pertains to maritime industry. Successful applicant will have knowledge of maritime regulations and terminology.  Must have ability to work with the public and retain professional demeanor in confrontational situations. Applicant must have ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and ability to maintain confidentiality. They must also have to use general office equipment including VHF radio.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Basic electrical and/or mechanical experience preferred
Medium equipment operation experience such as backhoe and loader preferred

LICENCES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have or ability to obtain Driver’s License within 90 days of hire
CPR, First Aid and AED, TWIC card
Successfully pass background test which includes criminal background, professional and reference check
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
Must be available to work in the US: requirements by Federal Law if hired must complete employment eligibility verification (I-9)

BENEFITS:
If applicable,  lump sum relocation assistance (taxable) maximum of $5,000 plus one-way airfare for the employee and  one family member.
Travel allowance $2,000 every year on your date of hire.
Medical Insurance premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
Paid Time Off starting at 16 hours per month
9 paid Holidays and 4 Floating Holidays per year
Free LifeMed membership for employee and dependents
Free Parks, Culture and Recreation membership (employee only)
Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement (must be taken while employed; refer to Title III for details)
Eligible for PERS retirement
Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA-RC or Mutual of America and other Voluntary Benefits

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept. 907-581-1252, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us [job openings/Employment Forms Link]. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska HR Manager, Byron Horne by emailing [email protected] or fax at 907-581-4469.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.