Harbormaster (N18)

The Harbormaster prioritizes competing needs in a fast-paced competitive environment that combines project management, business administration, and public safety. He/she maintains order and ensures the smooth operation of the City of Annapolis harbor and the channels and creeks feeding to it, along with the contiguous street end parks. The Harbormaster develops, recommends, and administers policy, legislation, budget, grants, and special events designed to serve and promote a safe, healthy, and vibrant maritime industry and performs related work as required. The Harbormaster hires, trains, directs and evaluates the work of a Deputy Harbormaster, a Waterside Operations Supervisor, a Shoreside Operations Supervisor, and approximately 30 part time employees. He/she manages and oversees these employees to collect docking and mooring revenue, operate a pump out boat, operate a safe, efficient, and clean harbor, and to plan and execute large special events in a manner that promotes a safe and healthy maritime industry. The Harbormaster works jointly with the Mayor's Office, City Council, committees, and study groups. He/she develops, and administers policy, legislation, budget, grants, and special events. He/she collaborates with other City departments to optimize resources, foster innovation, improve communication and minimize costs. This position reports to the Deputy City Manager for Resilience and Sustainability. **DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:** The employee in this class works independently and with staff overseeing the public waterways and the harbor in the city. Responsible for the overall operation of the City’s Harbor. Coordinates as necessary with U.S. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Natural Resources, Fire and Police Departments, Port Wardens, Maritime Advisory Board and other state and federal agencies having jurisdiction over navigable waters and tributaries. Weekend, holiday, and evening hours required in all types of weather conditions. Position is subject to call-outs. **EXAMPLES OF WORK:** - Supervises proper maintenance and operations of City slip, mooring, and dock facilities, including collection of user fees, slip assignments, and administering leases and space assignments. - Patrols harbor and City waterways to ensure safety and lawful compliance with maritime regulations. - Investigates, enforces, and abates infractions of waterway laws and regulations. - Advises the City Manager’s Office and the Mayor on harbor conditions and issues. - Maintains accounts for revenue and expenses related to harbor facilities and operations and develops the office budget and performance standards. - Supervises and directs the activities and training of subordinates. - Develops management goals and objectives for the organization, determines organizational structure, workflow and functional assignments. - Plans for anticipated workload changes by adjusting priorities and functions. - Approves leave, prepares requests for recruitment or for additional personnel, selects candidates to fill vacancies and prepares formal requests for promotions and other status changes. - Initiates or proposes disciplinary action as necessary. - Develops individual long-range training programs and yearly work plan. - Performs annual performance reviews. - Maintains clear navigation channels (obstructing vessels and debris). - Hires seasonal personnel, designs their training procedures, supervises their training and provides management. - Supervises maintenance and operation of moorings, slips, and docks. - Oversees maintenance and operation of pump-out boat. - Oversees maintenance and operation of patrol boats. - Writes and administers grant proposals. - Administers State-sponsored abandoned and derelict boat and debris program. - Screens, organizes, and manages or assists in managing special waterfront events. Maintains safe conditions in Harbor, including responding and informing the public of special weather alerts,…