Harbormaster

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Harbormaster, 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 I-Ferry Dock, Pier II-Fisherman's Terminal, and Pier
III-Cargo Terminal. The position is an executive level position that is exempt and reports to the City Manager.
Executive level position responsible for planning and supervision of operations, maintenance, and security of
City ports and harbor facilities; long-range planning, financial management, and strategic plan implementation
and management and special projects as assigned; provide research and rate studies to ensure Harbor enterprise
funds are self-sustaining; maintain accurate cost accounting information, and recommendations for port
development; supervising damage investigations and claims, manage leases and departmental records including
revenues and expenditure reports; administer City and department-specific policies, procedures, programs,
goals and objectives; oversee workplace safety, staff development, and work assignment; conduct performance
evaluations; make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations; represent City and department to
public, other agencies, committees, and organizations including making presentations, and responding to
complex and sensitive inquiries.

City of Kodiak: Kodiak is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City of Kodiak
is home to about 6,000 residents, with approximately 7,500 additional residents living in several communities
on Kodiak Island. The economy of Kodiak is based on commercial fishing and seafood processing. Tourism,
sport hunting and fishing, the aerospace industry, health care, and government employment also serve to
strengthen Kodiak's economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest United States Coast Guard base in the
nation. Kodiak is known the world over for its pristine and scenic beauty. Opportunities for outdoor sports and
recreational opportunities abound with easy access to rivers, beautiful beaches, and hiking trails.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or field
related to area of assignment; 8-10 years progressively responsible professional harbor experience, including at
least five years of executive management experience with supervisory experience and responsibility; or, an
equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties
of the position. TWIC cardholder and valid Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred qualifications would include Port Management certification and Hazmat certifications.