This is responsible supervisory work in the management of cargo operations at the County seaport.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and coordinating cargo operations and services at the County seaport facility. Emphasis of the work is on supervising subordinate seaport superintendents engaged in monitoring daily cargo operations and activities, supervising various revenue-generating functions at the seaport, and enforcing seaport rules, regulations and policies pertaining to cargo operations and services. Duties include supervising operation of the seaport highway and railroad bridges, and preparing and maintaining a variety of records and reports. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in supervising and coordinating seaport cargo operations, inspections and services. Supervision is exercised over a staff of seaport superintendents with assigned responsibilities in various phases of cargo operations. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal observations, personal conferences and written reports for effective management of seaport cargo operations.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in supervising, monitoring and inspecting seaport cargo transit sheds and cargo areas, and enforcing established seaport rules, policies and regulations.

Exercises responsibility for providing daily water service to vessels and inspecting water meter readings for accuracy prior to billing.

Supervises the collection and accumulation of cargo documents, including manifests and dock receipts to be processed through seaport accounting operations.

Supervises daily electrical connections of reefers and prepares monthly billing for electricity; ensures accuracy of electrical meter readings for tenants and prepares bills for consumption of electrical power.

Enforces established seaport rules, regulations and policies pertaining to cargo operations and activities.

Prepares damage reports concerning damages to transit sheds and cargo areas.

Prepares and processes service requests for maintenance and repair work in cargo areas.

Supervises scale house operations and operation of seaport highway and railroad bridges.

Ensures proper operational condition of firefighting equipment in cargo transit sheds, port offices and tenant offices.

Maintains files and records pertaining to cargo operations and activities.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of cargo operations, services and activities at the County seaport facility.

Thorough knowledge of the management of large-scale seaport cargo operations.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of work in a cargo operations area.

Considerable knowledge of seaport rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to cargo operations and activities.

Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to seaport cargo operations.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to supervise and coordinate large-scale port cargo operations, activities and inspections.

Ability to enforce seaport regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and officials of other public and private agencies.

Ability to complete and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

Ability to express ideas and information, clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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