Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director)

Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director)

Salary

$3,195.20 - $3,527.20 Biweekly

Location

Kodiak, AK

Job Type

Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number

27-00011

Department

Harbor Department

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

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Description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Deputy Harbormaster (Deputy Director), which is responsible for the successful operations of the City of Kodiak's Port and Harbor Department. The Harbormaster would oversee the Port and Harbor Department which is comprised of St. Paul Harbor and St. Herman Harbor providing moorage for 650 vessels, the Kodiak Shipyard, and ports including Pier 1-Ferry Dock, Pier II-Fisherman's Terminal, and Pier III-Cargo Terminal.

Under general direction and supervision of the Harbormaster (Director), this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the daily operations of the harbor officers and maintenance specialists in the Port and Harbors Department. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of subordinate staff; participating in developing and monitoring the budget for area of responsibility; ensure operational and maintenance activities are in compliance; developing and implementing safety and security procedures. May serve as acting Harbormaster (Director) when necessary.

The goal of the City of Kodiak government is to provide quality municipal services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by federal and state law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. The Port and Harbors Department provides a variety of services and programs to support and enrich the lives of the residents of Kodiak. The Deputy Director must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the harbor department and is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the harbor department.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Coordinates and supervises assigned staffing and daily operational activities of the port and harbors department.
• Supervises, inspects and oversees personnel to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring any performance deficiencies are corrected; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Serves as the Assistant Facility Safety Officer (AFSO), oversees and directs implementation of Port Security, including close coordination with Police, Fire, Harbormaster and United States Coast Guard (USCG).
• Responds to emergency, complicated, and hazardous situations at the port and/or in the boat harbors.
• Coordinate Port operations with the cruise ship lines and the cruise ship agents; ensures compliance with USCG approved Facility Security Plan & 33 CFR Part 105; updates plan annually.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Assists the Harbormaster (Director) in planning, directing, supervising and evaluating operations and maintenance of the boat harbors.
• Participates in the development and administers a budget; prepares cost estimates for future budget planning; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; reviews and approves expenditures.
• Ensures safety precautions and procedures are followed in all work activities.
• Provides assistance and information to the maritime industry and commercial and pleasure boat operators on all aspects of port and harbors activities, rules and regulations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
• Assumes daily responsibilities of the Harbormaster (Director) when necessary. Attends management, committee and council meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and Bachelors degree in public administration, business administration, or related field, five to seven years of progressively responsible professional harbor experience; including at least two or more years of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Alaska Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Preferred qualifications:

• Port Management certification
• Hazmat certifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.)

Knowledge of:

• Leadership and management principles, practices, and theories;
• Principles and practices of public administration, management and governmental operations;
• Financial management principles;
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, policies, procedures and regulations;
• Program development and administration principles and practices;
• Project management principles;
• Conflict mediation principles;
• Principles and practices of employment supervision, including employee development, training, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline;
• Community and public relations principles.

Skill in:

• Providing leadership and direction to staff;
• Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;
• Reading, interpreting, applying, explaining, and ensuring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Managing budgets;
• Managing change and sensitive topics;
• Planning, analyzing, and evaluating programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Ability to:

• Maintain community and public relations;
• Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties;
• Plan, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff;
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines;
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; and ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to pilot a vessel; to frequently make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to push, pull, lift or move objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in a standard office enviroment and often out in the field working within port and harbor facilities. Frequently travels to various locations to attend meetings and/or perform department activities. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to outside weather conditions and wet and/or humid conditions; exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally louder due to machinery or equipment, etc.

Non-traditional work hours are necessary, including working extended hours including evenings and weekends. Subject to mandatory call back at any time. Required to attend City Council or other public meetings as assigned. Some travel may be required

The City of Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Retirement:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire
• Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program

Health Insurance:

• Health Insurance Coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Employee and Dependent Coverage Available
• Employer Contribution of 100% Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Premium Costs

Life Insurance:

• Employee Basic Life and AD&D of $50,000
• Employer Contributions of 100% of the Premium Costs

Optional Insurance Benefits:

• Employee-funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Employee Paid Group-Based Supplemental Insurance

Paid Leave and Other Benefits:

• Annual Leave Accrual Rate starting at 4.62 hours each pay period with accrual rate increases based on years of service
• Sick Leave Accrual Rate of 4 hours each pay period
• Twelve paid holidays each year
• Paid Leave for a Death in the Immediate Family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement upon prior approval

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Do you currently possess a valid Drivers License OR a State of Alaska Drivers License?

• Yes, I currently have a valid Alaska Drivers License
• Yes, I currently have a valid State of Alaska Drivers License
• No, but I AM ABLE to obtain a valid Alaska Drivers License within six months if hired

02

Do you currently possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) OR are you able to obtain one within one (1) month if hired?

• Yes, I currently have a valid TWIC card
• No, but I AM ABLE to obtain a valid TWIC card within three months if hired
• I do NOT have the ability to obtain a TWIC card within three months if hired

Required Question

Employer City of Kodiak

Address 710 Mill Bay Road

Kodiak, Alaska, 99615

Phone 907-486-8653

Website https://www.city.kodiak.ak.us