May 20, 2014 — The following job posting was released by the New Bedford Harbor Development Commission:
New Bedford Harbormaster/HDC Operations Officer
A. Function
Under the direction of Executive Director of the Harbor Development Commission
(HDC) and in coordination with the Director of Administration and Finance, the
Harbormaster/Operations Officer shall be responsible for HDC missions and
business operations including enforcement of boating, port safety and
environmental laws; maintenance of port vehicles, vessels and facilities; all
moorings in New Bedford waters and the supervision of Assistant Harbormasters
and HDC personnel.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage the daily port operations of the HDC. See www.portofnewbedford.org
2. Operate and maintain motor vehicles and vessels belonging to the HDC.
3. Exhibit proficiency in navigation including dead reckoning, compass, radar and GPS
operation.
4. Develop and maintain a qualification and training program for the use of HDC vessels.
5. Supervise HDC staff and conduct employee evaluations.
6. Work in concert with the Director of Administration and Finance to manage the business
functions of the HDC including developing business plans, collection of revenues from all
sources, design and procurement of capital improvements and equipment and other
administrative and financial tasks.
7. Assist the Director of Administration and Finance in managing Pope’s Island Marina
including planning, capital improvements, maintenance and repair, and customer
service.
8. Develop and execute a plan for increasing recreational vessel activity (power boats, sail,
whaleboats, etc.) in the Port of New Bedford. Update plan annually.
9. In coordination with Director of Administration and Finance, manage the HDC
Recreational Boating Program – marketing, moorings, launch operations, regattas,
customer service and special events.
10. Schedule, plan and manage waterfront events such as regattas, races, concerts,
festivals, fund raisers, the Working Waterfront Festival, parades and other waterfront
activities in conjunction with other public safety agencies.
11. Manage HDC operations and maintain capital infrastructure and operating equipment at
all HDC facilities including without limitation Pier 3, the municipal fishing piers, Pope’s
Island, leased properties, parking lots, the ferry terminal and the Whale’s Tooth parking
lot.
12. Develop policies, plans, goals, performance standards, and assume accountability for
results.
13. Develop annual budget for HDC operations and manage operating budget.
14. Plan and supervise the maintenance of HDC properties, facilities and equipment.
15. Comply with federal, state, and local laws regulating the port and HDC activities.
16. Represent the HDC before elected officials, public agencies, harbor user groups, media
and community organizations.
17. Speak before public and government bodies.
18. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials,
Commission members, government officials, regulatory agencies, vendors, contractors,
lessees, business representatives and the public.
19. Ensure the Commission’s customer service goals are effectively communicated and
attained.
20. Conduct law enforcement activities and supervises Assistant Harbormasters conducting
law enforcement activities in coordination with the New Bedford Police Department
Port Security Unit, the Massachusetts Environmental Police and the United States Coast
Guard.
21. Enforce laws and ordinances with tact and firmness. Maintain physical conditioning
commensurate with demands of a law enforcement position.
22. Work effectively in emergency conditions.
23. Manage mooring fields. Coordinate with Director of Administration and Finance
regarding the issuance of permits and fee collection.
24. Manage the movement and anchoring of vessels.
25. Patrol the harbor, provide assistance to boaters and commercial vessel operators,
conduct investigations and enforce boating safety and environmental laws.
26. Respond with state and local public safety organizations to oil and chemical spills in
accordance with qualifications and protocols.
27. Serve as a first responder to calls for rescue or assistance from vessels, swimmers,
divers or other persons in distress.
28. Respond to casualties onboard vessels and on HDC properties and piers and wharves.
29. Serve as a member of a Unified Command under the Incident Command System.
30. Assist Executive Director, Deputy Port Director and Director of Administration and
Finance with economic development activities.
31. Attend meetings of the Harbor Development Commission and committee meetings.
32. Complete the Initial Training Program for Massachusetts Harbormasters prior to or
following appointment as required pursuant to Chapter 422 of the Acts of 2008. See
http://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/hmtc/
33. Completion of Massachusetts In-Service Training requirements following appointment.
34. Upgrade existing certifications and obtains additional training, licensing and certification
as required.
35. Perform any and all similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates
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