Assistant Director of Marine Operations

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$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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We are working with our client Casco Bay Lines in seeking an Assistant Director of Marine Operations
. This is a key leadership position reporting to the Director of Marine Operations. This role encompasses regulatory compliance management, safety program coordination, training oversight, and operational support. The successful candidate will ensure our operations meet the highest standards while serving the transportation needs of our island communities.

• Bachelor's degree in marine transportation, business administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in maritime operations or transportation management
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and agency relations
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and documentation systems
• Merchant Mariner Credential (active or inactive) preferred
• Advanced certifications in maritime safety or compliance preferred
• Experience with passenger vessel or ferry operations preferred
• Background in government or non-profit sector preferred
• Ability to work primarily in office in Portland, Maine with some field requirements including vessel inspections, regulatory meetings, and occasional emergency response

• Salary range of $85,000 - $95,000
• Benefit plan options for Health, Dental, Vision, LTD and STD
• Paid Time Off and a Retirement Pension Plan
• Free parking
• Free ferry tickets for you and your family
• Convenient location on the waterfront in the Old Port
• Employee focused environment with emphasis on work/life balance

• Support Director of Marine Operations as directed by coordinating and communicating with the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, OSHA, and state agencies
• Manage Drug and Alcohol Program in accordance with federal requirements
• Function as District Security Liaison Officer
• Coordinate regulatory inspections and maintain thorough and accurate documentation
• Oversee district-wide training programs including safety, security, forklift certification, and emergency response
• Assist in incident investigations and analyses to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with confined space entry procedures and extreme temperature protocols
• Maintain collaborative working relationships with Coast Guard and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate logistics with Fed Ex, USPS, UPS, and other freight partners
• Support emergency response coordination and crisis communication
• Participate in employee selection, evaluation, and supervision
• Act as the backup for scheduling union marine staff as needed
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders

Casco Bay Lines is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with State and Federal law, Casco Bay Lines does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, ancestry or national origin, familial status, age, disability, any previous assertion of a claim or right under the Workers’ Compensation Act, or any previous actions that are protected under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, in any aspect of its employment unless a bona fide occupational qualification exists.