This is responsible supervisory work in the coordination of vessel movements at the county seaport facility.

An employee in this class is responsible for vessel berth assignments and for supervising the arrival, departure and dock location of all vessels at the county seaport. Responsibilities include supervising subordinates engaged in verifying vessel reports, manifests and other items, coordinating work with various steamship agencies, and supervising the operation of the seaport drawbridge. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in the assignment of available berths by taking into consideration the proximity of berths to agents' consolidation sheds, storage lots, staging areas, railroad tracks, and crane availability in order to assist stevedoring companies in reducing total labor costs. Supervision is exercised over a staff of subordinate superintendents and bridge operators engaged in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for efficiency of operations, through personal observations, written reports and personal conferences.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Receives requests for vessel berths and assigns berths; coordinates vessel arrivals, departures and berth locations to maximize operational efficiency and safety, including the scheduling of passenger ships, gantry cranes, container cargo ships, oil barges and regular cargo vessels.

Confers with vessel agents, harbor pilots, departmental employees and other maritime officials through radio or direct telephone contact to insure proper and timely vessel arrivals, shifting and departures from berths.

Supervises subordinates in the review and verifications of vessel reports, manifests, ship electricity and water usage.

Prepares input for Daily Dock Report and certifies the accuracy of the arrival, location and departure of all vessels at the seaport.

Maintains the department's vessel status board to provide an accurate scale model of ship activity at the seaport.

Reviews duty officers' log books daily and reports deficiencies.

When instructed, may order and enforce the removal or change the berth or location of any vessel for the purpose of facilitating navigation or commerce, or for the protection of other vessels or property.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; counsels subordinates on job related problems; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of maritime rules, regulations and traffic procedures.

Considerable knowledge of operations and activities at a major seaport facility.

Considerable knowledge of Federal, state and local policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to seaport operations.

Considerable knowledge of the provisions of various tariffs and lease agreements in use at the seaport.

Considerable knowledge of the maintenance, management and commercial use of dock areas and warehouse facilities, passenger terminals and commercial scales.

Considerable knowledge of cargo storage and transfer to and from ships by stevedores, rail and trucks.

Considerable knowledge of the geography of the seaport operating area including road network, users and facilities.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of the factors involved in the efficient and effective assignment of berths at a large seaport facility.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to coordinate and supervise the efficient and effective berthing of a wide variety of vessels at a large seaport facility.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with port tenants, users, supervisors and officials of other government agencies.

Ability to plan and coordinate the movements of ships, passengers and cargo.

Ability to plan, assign and review the work of a staff of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to enforce seaport rules, regulations and procedures firmly and impartially.

Ability to react promptly and appropriately in emergency situations.

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

Ability to keep complete and accurate records and prepare reports.

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