Duty Harbormaster - Port Everglades

Requirements and Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Duty Harbormaster.

Performs responsible supervisory and administrative port harbormaster work. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires two (2) years of marine operations with regard to the movement of vessels or closely related experience.

Ability to swim (successful candidate must pass a post-offer swim test)

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for the duration of the appointment.

Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Maintain regular and predictable attendance, with occasional requirements for work after regular business hours.

• Associate Degree or higher
• 1 year of recent Seaport experience directly related to vessels.
• 1 year of oceangoing experience
• 2 years in the transportation industry scheduling resources
• 2 years of supervisory experience

This position will begin with a probationary training schedule of 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM, with Wednesdays and Thursdays off. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, long-term schedule options will be discussed. Permanent shift assignments are based on operational needs and may include first, second, or third shift.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Coordinates, communicates, and supervises the onsite movement of all vessels using port facilities; records vessel locations and draft; records and calculates vessel fresh water consumption; supervises subordinate line handlers in the performance of their duties relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.

Confers with vessel agents, harbor pilots, towing companies, governmental agencies, departmental employees, and other maritime officials through radio, telephone, and/or e-mail; records and maintains arrival and departure information relating to the movement of all vessels using port facilities.

Confers with shipboard personnel in matters pertaining to movement and placement of vessels; maintains vessel daily log activity; inputs all computer data pertaining to vessel movements.

Conducts inspections of docks, transit sheds, and cargo yards; reports damages, obstructions and housekeeping deficiencies; prepares written reports as required.

Performs related work as assigned.

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

• Manages Complexity
• Action Oriented
• Directs Work
• Plans and Aligns
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.

Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. Confirms mutual agreement on accountabilities, fostering strong coordination and minimizing duplicated efforts. Communicates delays or problems early so others can manage their own work schedules effectively.

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well‑sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.

Develops and delivers multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors…