This is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work planning and directing operations for the Port of Miami.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating operations at the County's seaport facility. Responsibilities include overseeing invoicing of wharfage and other tariff charges, assigning dock spaces for cargo and cruise vessels, mediating disputes the seaport and unions, developing new systems and procedures to service the industry, inspecting the port for damages, safety and hazardous cargo, and resolving tenant complaints and disputes. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in managing seaport operations to provide for effective customer relations and achieve service objectives. Supervision is exercised over subordinate administrative, operational and clerical subordinates engaged in various phases of operations. General direction is received from a senior executive who holds the incumbent responsible for efficient and effective seaport operational activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises, directs and coordinates various duty superintendents, cargo superintendents and berthing officers in the performance duties related to enforcement of port regulations, inspection of all areas of the port and assignment of docking berths for cargo and cruise vessels.

Mediates disputes between seaport and unions representing longshoremen, clerks and checkers, truck drivers and mechanics; investigates, mediates and resolves disputes and complaints from fiscal operations, shipping lines, stevedores and ship agents.

Supervises the allocation and inspection of lease lots and seaport cargo areas, and the assignment of docking berths for cargo and cruise vessels.

Plans and develops new operational procedures to service the maritime industry and keep abreast of cargo growth; develops short and long-range goals for operational improvements and to assure the future growth and development of the seaport facility.

Oversees the invoicing of wharfage and other tariff charges.

Negotiates terminal contracts and leases with port users.

Prepares and administers annual divisional budget.

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

Extensive knowledge of the operations of the Port of Miami including cargo shipping and storage, cruise passenger operations, ground transportation and terminal activities.

Thorough knowledge of maritime rules, regulations and procedures.

Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to seaport operations.

Thorough knowledge of the terms and conditions of various tariffs, contracts, leases and agreements in use at the Port of Miami.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of business and public administration.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the Port of Miami including facilities, buildings, storage areas and road network.

Ability to plan, direct and coordinate operations at a major seaport facility.

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

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, seaport tenants and other officials of the martime industry.

Ability to mediate and resolve disputes and complaints from various seaport-related organizations.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to analyze seaport operations and make effective recommendations regarding improvements.

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