The Assistant Harbormaster assists the Harbormaster & Executive Officer in daily marine or shoreline-based operations. The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
-Aids mariners and vessels in distress and recovers boats adrift.
-Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys.
-Patrols harbors, town pier, floats, docks, marinas, waterways, town landings, shoreline to enforce a variety of state, and local laws, codes, ordinances and rules and regulations pertaining to marine and shellfish, marine traffic/access controls and public safety.
-Assists in providing appropriate actions to safeguard the harbor and anchorages in all aspects. Assists with ATONS, PTONS, and maintenance of safety buoys.
Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent. Study, or strong interest in criminal justice, biological sciences, marine sciences, or environmental sciences/protection. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the public, governmental agencies and carry out specific tasks as assigned by supervisor. A valid Driver’s license required. Eighteen (18) years old or older. Harbormaster Training Academy Certification desired. Must have experience in small boat handling. Non-benefit eligible, part-time, hours variable as needed, including weekends, nights and holidays, 8 hours per day, 20-40 hours per week, April-Labor Day.