Assistant Harbormaster

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is seeking a dynamic professional for the Assistant Harbormaster position. This role is responsible for overseeing vessel traffic controllers, managing the Harbormaster office, and maintaining records of vessel and cargo activities, while providing support to the Harbormaster. The position involves ensuring the proper compilation and reporting of data, maintaining effective communication with maritime agencies, overseeing the Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS), reviewing vessel movements for billing accuracy, assisting with berth assignments, and directing programs for compliance with Port rules and regulations. The Assistant Harbormaster will also maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, promote positive working relations with the maritime community, and represent the Port's interests. This role provides essential communication and coordination for vessel movements, navigation assistance, and emergency situations. The Assistant Harbormaster supervises Vessel Traffic Controllers, manages the department's budget, evaluates staff performance, and ensures adherence to Port policies. The position requires driving a vehicle as necessary and working required hours/shifts. CPR certification or the ability to obtain it within the first year is required, along with Tier 1 status designation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
A minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor
Knowledge of Port operations
Previous experience with a network computer system
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers and the general public.
Ability to speak, read and write the English language.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook and other related applications.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all PCCA policies, promotes and adheres to the SEAPORT values, state/federal laws.
Maintain good employee relations and encourages and fosters a helpful environment where teamwork prevails.
Assists senior management and office staff where appropriate.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders.
Ability to work in a general office environment, with some exposure to the elements when visiting worksites.
Ability to operate light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment

Responsibilities

Monitors and assures the proper compilation and reporting of data regarding vessels, cargo, damages, personnel, equipment and facility utilization.
Maintains and ensures effective and responsive communication and proactive coordination with the Port Aransas-Corpus Christi pilots association, towing companies, line handlers, vessel agents, and any other maritime agency intrinsic to vessel movements within the Port’s jurisdiction.
Oversees the administration of the computer system and the Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS).
Reviews all daily vessel movements for veracity with regards to but not limited to wharfage and dockage, before submitting to accounting for billing and cost accounting.
Assists with berth assignments assuring fair and equal treatment of all Port users.
Assures all communication with Port users is performed in a courteous manner.
Directs programs to review, amend, and monitor activities for compliance with Port rules and regulations.
Formulates procedure for compilation and reporting of data regarding vessels, cargo, damages, personnel, equipment and facility use necessary to support the administrative functions of the Port and other agencies.
Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and Port regulations regarding harbor and cargo operators and environmental policies.
Proactively develops and coordinates programs to promote positive working relations with the Maritime Community; Represents the Port’s interest with regards to various Port related organizations.
Develops and supervises procedures for effective and efficient coordination and communication with vessel agents, towing companies, line handlers, pilot’s association and other maritime personnel for safe movement of all vessels within the Port’s jurisdiction.
Provides communication for the Port with port users, Coast Guard, Corpus Christi Oil Spill Association, Refinery Terminal Fire Company and other agencies as required during emergency situations.
Provides communication and coordination with all vessels regarding navigation assistance and traffic movements, harbor locations, weather conditions, harbor or channel emergencies and any vessel requirements.
Provides direct support to the Harbormaster and assumes those responsibilities in the absence of the Harbormaster.
Supervises, assigns, trains, plans, and reviews the work of the Vessel Traffic Controllers in coordination with Port’s objectives and goals.
Adheres to Port policy and ensures supervised staff does same.
Performs Vessel Traffic Controller functions when necessary.
Initiates required action for special requests for dockage and rates.
Assists Harbormaster in creating the HMO budget, and makes the recommendations to HMO regarding goals of department.
Evaluates performance and performs disciplinary measures as needed on department staff; makes recommendations regarding promotions, terminations, work assignments and increases.
Maintains good employee relations and assists subordinates in day-to-day work issues; initiates a plan to motivate staff to achieve work goals.
Drives vehicle as necessary to complete assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts necessary to fulfill facility objectives.
Performs related duties as assigned.