Job Details
Harbor Technician
2024-05-08 City & Borough of Juneau, AK Juneau,AK
Description:
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works five days per week, shift times are dependent upon harbor or port operations tempo. Your work location will be downtown at the Port of Juneau or Statter Harbor in Auke Bay.
Typical Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Harbor Technician is an entry level position that performs routine tasks to assist Harbor Officers with the operation, maintenance, and management of the City and Borough of Juneau's harbors and associated facilities. This position performs routine, unskilled and semi-skilled work under close supervision. The duties are primarily concerned with maintenance, custodial work and basic office support. Additionally, Harbor Technicians assist Harbor Officers with security and vendor and loading zone enforcement by conducting routine identification checks and patrols and reporting their findings to their supervisor. Supervisors define the work assignments, regularly monitor work progress, and provide specific instruction and feedback.
Typical responsibilities include the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Education: High school graduation or the equivalent.
Other: Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
AND
A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information.
The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential (TWIC). An individual who lacks lawful presence and certain immigration status in the United States, has a connection to terrorist activity, has been determined to lack mental capacity or was convicted of certain crimes will be ineligible for a TWIC.
Desired Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience in vessel operation exceeding 18ft in length including VHF radio communications experience is desired but not required. Background in Customer Service.
In accordance with 33 CFR Part 105:
The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information. The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential within 60 days of appointment.
NOTE: This is a benefited and union-represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link:
Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Scott Hinton
Phone Number: 907-###-####
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) ###-#### or ...@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) ###-#### or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-####, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at ...@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
Twelve paid holidays a year Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
Salary: $21.65 Hourly
Location : Juneau
Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal
Job Number: 202400340
Department: Docks & Harbors
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Closing Date: 5/8/2024 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number: 132008
Bargaining Unit: Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Pay Range: 10
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Telework Availability: Not Available
Description
The Docks & Harbors Department is hiring a Seasonal Harbor Technician to join our team. When you join the Docks & Harbors Department, you are joining a department that values personal and professional development. We highly value creative thinking and approach all tasks with a team mindset.
Successful candidate should have:
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Able to research and interpret regulations.
- Ability to work with a multitude of tenants and public while enforcing rules and regulations.
- Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with a variety of people.
- Ability to work and collaborate with multiple state and federal agencies.
- Ability to interpret and implement applicable sections of 33 CFR Part 105 as they apply to the department's Facility Security Plans (FSP).
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works five days per week, shift times are dependent upon harbor or port operations tempo. Your work location will be downtown at the Port of Juneau or Statter Harbor in Auke Bay.
Typical Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Harbor Technician is an entry level position that performs routine tasks to assist Harbor Officers with the operation, maintenance, and management of the City and Borough of Juneau's harbors and associated facilities. This position performs routine, unskilled and semi-skilled work under close supervision. The duties are primarily concerned with maintenance, custodial work and basic office support. Additionally, Harbor Technicians assist Harbor Officers with security and vendor and loading zone enforcement by conducting routine identification checks and patrols and reporting their findings to their supervisor. Supervisors define the work assignments, regularly monitor work progress, and provide specific instruction and feedback.
Typical responsibilities include the following:
- Tracks and logs facility and service use; provides customer service to patrons; hooks-up water and electrical services; assists with routine clerical assignments.
- Makes minor repairs, paints buildings and structures.
- Assists Harbor Officers with Port Security; serves as a deck hand on the Port of Juneau Security Vessel; helps conduct inspections and patrols of infrastructure and facilities for suspicious packages and persons; marks restricted areas with fencing and other barriers; reports security threats and incidents to the immediate supervisor.
- Assists CBJ emergency response personnel as needed to respond to security incidents; performs facility evacuation procedures.
- Assists with vendor and loading zone management; checks vehicle, driver, and vendor identification; ensures vendors and drivers do not sell tours in loading zones; ensures vehicles are in appropriate lanes and do not stay beyond zone time limits; reports violations to the immediate supervisor.
- May operate and/or assist with portable sewage pump.
- May operate and/or assist with hydraulic boatlift.
- Establishes restricted areas with fencing and other equipment; controls entry of persons, vehicles and cargo into restricted areas; reports security incidents.
- Identifies and reports violations, issues requests for corrections, and notices of violations.
- Maintains cleanliness of facilities; picks up and disposes of trash; removes unwanted debris from facilities; washes and power washes decks, sidewalks, and structures.
- Assists in snow removal.
- Provides information to public on harbor rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Operates light trucks and passenger vehicles.
- Provides customer service to patrons.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check.
Education: High school graduation or the equivalent.
Other: Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
AND
A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information.
The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential (TWIC). An individual who lacks lawful presence and certain immigration status in the United States, has a connection to terrorist activity, has been determined to lack mental capacity or was convicted of certain crimes will be ineligible for a TWIC.
Desired Qualifications
Experience: Prior experience in vessel operation exceeding 18ft in length including VHF radio communications experience is desired but not required. Background in Customer Service.
In accordance with 33 CFR Part 105:
The selected candidate will be required to sign non-disclosure agreements for sensitive security information. The selected candidate must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification credential within 60 days of appointment.
NOTE: This is a benefited and union-represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link:
Supplemental Information
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Scott Hinton
Phone Number: 907-###-####
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Application Assistance
For questions regarding application submission or system operation errors, please visit: If your question is not answered in the FAQ, you may contact the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at (907) ###-#### or ...@juneau.gov.
For applicant password assistance, please visit:
EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) ###-#### or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-###-####, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at ...@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- No cost employee only plan available
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance$5,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
- Additional optional coverage available
- Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
- Optional group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Short-term Disability
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer fully funded Dependent Care Flex plan at open enrollment after 1 year of employment
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
- Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
- Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit:
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- 21 days of PL within first year of employment
- Personal leave includes Sick leave
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
- An opportunity to earn a health insurance premium discount of $1300 per year
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Pass Discounts to local and CBJ recreation facilities
- Health related webinars
- Office Ergonomic Assessments
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit .
Additional Perks
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Parking passes or bus passes provided for employees working in the downtown offices