Operations Supervisor - Port Everglades Job at Broward County Board of County Commissioners
Broward County Board of County Commissioners Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Operations Supervisor in the Port Everglades Department.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - Premiums per pay period:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - Premiums per pay period:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
Ten (10) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
This job is responsible for performing professional and administrative work, assisting in the management of the Operations Division of the Port Everglades Department. Work involves supporting the Director and Assistant Director with planning, coordinating, and carrying out operational functions and activities. The position assists in the administration of the Division's internal information and reporting systems utilizing computer-generated programs for developing charts, graphs, and other visual presentations. Work includes interfacing with customers, staff, regulatory agencies, labor organizations, and the public on technical and non-technical issues related to ships; marine, cruise, cargo, and container terminals; cargo, cruise, and petroleum operations; harbormaster/linehandling; container crane and equipment; facilities maintenance; and general port matters. The incumbent is the designated Division Safety Officer. Assignments are received from the Division Director and Assistant Director in the form of broad instructions or general program objectives. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment within established guidelines. Performance is reviewed periodically through meetings and written reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in marine operations or closely related experience.
Requires four (4) years in all phases of marine operations, with 1-year supervisory experience, or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
- Coast Guard Deck or Engineering License
- Master’s degree in Business, Logistics, Transportation, or a closely related area
- Graduate of the Coast Guard, Naval or Merchant Marine Academy or state maritime academy or college
- AAPA Professional Port Manager (PPM) certification
- OSHA Safety & Health Certification
- 4+ years’ service in the Navy, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine
- 2+ years experience developing and presenting audio/visual presentations
- 2+ years’ experience managing port-related safety programs
- 2+ years’ experience preparing technical and analytical reports
- 2+ years’ experience with cruise/terminal, cargo, crane operations
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
- Function as the Division’s safety officer by conducting field inspections of facilities, docks, equipment, and operations:
- Physically view and document issues; create Work Orders and address safety issues in Southport/Midport/Northport and Cruise dockside areas, including interior/exterior of Cruise terminals.
- Address safety issues with cargo supervisors, cargo terminals [outside/common areas] cruise terminals [outside and inside before they are occupied], and conduct daily spot checks.
- Collaborate with Port Risk Manager to develop and manage safety activities in accordance with County Policy and Federal, State and Local regulations.
- Review safety issues and current contracts; recommend solutions to improve current processes/procedures and structures related to Port operations.
- Coordinate Division safety programs and training and conduct safety meetings with Division staff.
- Collaborating with Seaport Facilities Maintenance Division to address Southport/Midport and cruise terminals issues, cargo traffic flow.
- Develop policies and procedures for the Operations Division.
- Create and Coordinate Operations Division projects which cross multiple Divisions
- Draft/Update hurricane plan and emergency plans (work closely with the USCG).
- Develop and track PATON’s [Private Aid To Navigation] - work closely with the pilots and USCG.
- Coordinate projects with Seaport Engineering and Construction Division on waterside and navigational projects to ensure Ops is fully engaged.
- Monitor and coordinate with Port tenants on any tenant projects or construction that may affect Port operations.
- Assist in the planning, direction, and supervision of the activities of professional and administrative staff; prepare and monitor reports, records, and daily activities of the Division.
- Confer with customers, staff, contractors, vendors, government officials, labor organizations, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding divisional issues and requests.
- Assist in the research, development, and administration of the Division's annual operating and capital budgets.
- Communicate via telephone and email with Port staff, customers, and outside parties regarding various Port-related operational issues.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations; maintain analytics as requested.
- Attend conferences and public and professional meetings as directed.
- Perform related work as required.
OPEN/CONTINUOUS UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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