Chief Harbormaster

The State of New Hampshire, Division of Ports and Harbors has a full-time vacancy for a Chief Harbormaster.
Summary: Performs administrative and supervisory duties, including analyzing, developing and implementing long and short range goals and objectives for the Division of Ports and Harbors Harbor Management Program.
Essential duties:
•Supervise Harbor Management activities concerned with enforcing New Hampshire state laws, DPH rules and other regulations pertaining to tidal waters and harbors.
•Evaluates, develops and implements comprehensive plans for tidal waters addressing land uses, zoning, harbor users, mooring plans and environmental issues.
•Represents the agency in coordinating with all public and private agencies, commissions and other organizations which have interest or jurisdiction within the tidal water area.
• Prepares and administers harbor management operating budget for the Division of Ports and Harbors, including general fund appropriations, mooring fees, violation fines and the harbor management fund.
• Defines and assesses existing recreational boating demands and forecasts near future demands; identifies potential opportunity for improving and expanding recreational boating facilities.
• Reviews for consistency with the harbor management plan any public notice of an application for a local, state or federal permit for an activity taking place within the agency's jurisdiction.
• Maintains administrative control over the Harbor Management Program to ensure that local goals and objectives are incorporated into other state agencies.
• Represents the agency in dredging projects.
• Applies and maintains permits for aids to navigation and coordinates the placement and maintenance of the aids.
• Supervises and develops policies for the Division of Ports and Harbors commercial diving operations.
• Develops the security policy for all properties and facilities owned by the Division of Ports and Harbors.
• Review activities of harbormasters through reports prepared by subordinates. Conduct conferences with personnel and onsite inspection participation.
• Coordinate training programs
• Assist the Port Director with recommendations for improving working conditions, maximizing efficiency and improving morale.
• Provide individual guidance and counseling for personnel improvement
• Oversee appropriate uses of division property and equipment.
Minimum qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of the boating industry and its related activities.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations relating to boats.
• Ability to supervise and train personnel in enforcement work.
• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and the rules of evidence with the ability to testify before courts to present cases.
• Some knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Ability to direct enforcement activities at public functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to prepare reports and legal orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with government and private agency officials and the public.
• Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to designated duties and responsibilities as appointed by the agency appointing authority.
Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an institution of higher learning with a major course of study in nautical and/or maritime studies, business administration, public administration or criminal justice.
• Each year of approved education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience:
• Five years experience in law enforcement or other relevant field including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. Substantial experience in work associated with boat operations in tidal waters and/ or maritime industries.
• Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, applicants at least 21 years of age preferred.
• Must possess police officer certification issued by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.
• Experience in SCUBA diving operations is preferred.
• Proven ability to operate division equipment including vehicles, boats, radar radios, computers, etc.
EOE
Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement