**SUMMER** Assistant Harbormaster

Under the supervision of the Natural Resources Director or their designee, Seasonal Assistant Harbormasters promote safe and environmentally friendly usage of the Town’s waterways, respond to marine casualties and enforce applicable state and local laws. This is a part time seasonal position with varying shifts and schedules. Work is primarily performed outdoors on boats, docks and town ways to water.

Duties

Provide on-the-water presence
Responds and assists in emergencies and operates in coordination with additional emergency responders as required
Assists in marine search and rescue assignments
Provide information and hospitality for mariners, residents and visitors
Assists in maritime based special events and or evacuations as directed
Patrol and monitor waterways, piers and boat ramps
Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys
Assist in general maintenance of town owned vessels, docks, aids to navigation and equipment
Operate vessel and shoreside waste pumpout facilities
Carry out special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Written and oral communications, organization and planning skills, good social skills; operating boats, vehicles, tools and equipment safely and effectively
Follow complex written and oral instructions. Clearly and effectively communicate with others, maintain accurate records, and provide information and assistance to the public. Good powers of observation and memory. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, work independently and prioritize tasks, work effectively under time constraints, swim, and deal with the general public tactfully, appropriately, and in a positive manner. Ability to work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays and evenings

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (additional marine education is desired)
Valid MA divers license
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Harbormaster Training Academy Certification desired, if available
Sound decision making and problem-solving skills
Seamanship Skills: boat handling, towing, search and rescue, rigging, repair and maintenance
Ability to enforce rules and regulations impartially
Ability to handle emergencies and adversarial situations in a calm and professional manner
Basic computer and office administrative skills

Working Conditions

Moderate, with occasional strenuous physical effort required of duties performed in the field with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions
Has frequent contact with other Town departments, members of the boating public, fishing, and hunting communities, the Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies, and the general public. Contacts and communications are by phone, correspondence, and in person and frequently require significant resourcefulness and persuasiveness to influence the behavior of others
Employee works both indoors and outdoors
Employee frequently lifts up to 30 lbs., and occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs., sometimes repetitively

20-40 hours per week for summer season.