COMMERCIAL FISHERIES & MARINA MANAGER

Ventura Port District • Ventura, CA

82d • $92,148 - $138,312

About The Position

The Commercial Fisheries & Marina Manager is a newly established senior-level role. This position leads the Ventura Port District's Marina Department with a focus on supporting commercial fishing operations at Ventura Harbor Village. The role combines cross-functional leadership in marina operations, tenant and vendor management, infrastructure oversight, and fisheries advocacy. The Manager serves as a key liaison with stakeholders and is responsible for lease and slip agreements, offloading coordination, and strategic planning to support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. This position requires a proactive, fiscally responsible, and knowledgeable professional with strong organizational leadership and a deep understanding of the commercial fishing industry to ensure the Ventura Harbor remains a vital, accessible port for fisheries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, marine operations, public administration or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years in a management level role, preferably in harbor, marina, or public agency operations.
• Five (5) years of experience in property or facility maintenance management.
• Five (5) years supervising staff in an operations, maintenance, or property management capacity.
• Experience with property management of marinas.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within the commercial fishing or maritime industry.
• Strong knowledge of marina infrastructure, environmental regulations, and project management.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Certification in marina management, facilities management, or public procurement.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily operations of the Marina Department with a focus on commercial fisheries.
• Overseeing the Ventura Harbor Village Commercial Marina, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Coordinating fish offloading logistics and related infrastructure support.
• Developing and executing short and long-term strategic goals to support commercial fisheries.
• Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of marina and fisheries-related capital improvement projects.
• Advocating for the interests of the commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors locally, regionally, and statewide.
• Preparing and presenting reports, budgets, and recommendations to the General Manager and Board of Commissioners.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, and environmental standards.
• Initiating and managing contracts for maintenance and repair of marina and fisheries infrastructure.
• Overseeing vendor relationships, including competitive bidding, negotiations, and performance evaluations.
• Ensuring procurement procedures comply with District policies and public agency requirements.
• Coordinating with consultants and contractors on infrastructure development and repair projects.
• Acting as primary liaison with commercial fishery tenants and commercial vessel operators.
• Negotiating and managing slip agreements, leases, and license agreements.
• Responding to and resolving tenant concerns and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders to promote collaborative harbor use.
• Developing and managing department budgets, including revenue forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Overseeing billing and collections for commercial slips and lease agreements.
• Ensuring proper financial reporting and record-keeping practices are in place and adhered to.
• Recommending rate adjustments and capital improvement investments to the General Manager.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance - $725 monthly District contribution (up to $725)
• $595 monthly Optional Benefit Program ($775 effective 1/1/26)
• VSP Vision Plan (District contribution 100%)
• Life Insurance - One year salary + accidental death
• Long Term Disability
• CalPERS - 2% @ 55 Miscellaneous- Classic Retirement (Employee contribution 7%)
• 2% @ 62 Miscellaneous-PEPRA - member after 1/2013 (Employee contribution 7.75%)
• 2% @ 55 Safety-Classic Retirement (Employee contribution 7%)
• 2% @ 57 Safety-PEPRA - member after 1/2013 (Employee contribution 11%)
• Holidays - 12 plus two personal holidays
• Vacation - Less than 5 years of service 80 hours; 5 - 10 years of service 120 hours; 10+ years of service 160 hours
• Sick Leave - 91 hours per year
• Incentive Plans - Educational Incentive: $25 per pay period for full-time employees for one Associates degree; OR $50 per pay period for full-time employees for one Bachelor's degree; OR $75 per pay period for full-time employees for one Master's degree or higher.
• Bilingual Incentive: $25 per pay period for full-time employees who test as basic/semi-fluent in reading and writing OR listening and speaking at an English/Spanish level; OR $50 per pay period for full-time employees who test as basic/semi-fluent in reading and writing AND listening and speaking at an English/Spanish level; OR $75 per pay period for full-time employees who test as fluent in reading and writing AND listening and speaking at an English/Spanish level.
• Notary Pay: $25 per pay period for full-time employees that meet the certification requirements and only perform services for the Ventura Port District.
• Fitness/Wellness Cost Reimbursement: Up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees for gym and/or aquatics membership.
• Optional Employee Funded Benefits - AFLAC, CalPERS Long Term Care, Legal Shield, Two 457 Plans (No employee match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree