City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, oversees maritime operations related to cargo and cruise shipping, commercial fishing, ship repair, ferries, harbor services, excursion boats, and industrial real estate in order to support the long-term maritime marketing plan for the Port of San Francisco.

Supervises subordinate personnel.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises staff responsible for Port marine terminal operations and adherence of Port users to Port tariff and use agreements.

2. Maintains safe operations of Port maritime berths by users, and ensures compliance to federal, state and local laws and regulations.

3. Meets with and maintains regular contact with both current and prospective maritime customers in order to receive feedback on Port facilities and processes.

4. Coordinates facility maintenance repairs through regular meetings with port tenants, shipping, excursion, ferry companies and Port maintenance to ensure safe and well maintained facilities.

5. Establishes effective working relationships with San Francisco Bar Pilots, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Immigration as well as operations personnel from Port tenants.

Knowledge of: The Port industry with specific knowledge of maritime activities such as movement of cargo, passenger shipping operations, excursion and ferry operations, marine operations, and other related activities; federal, state and local rules and regulations; labor relationships.

Ability and Skill to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with current and potential customers, vendors, and Port staff; effectively supervise staff who facilitate use of the Port and maritime berths; quote rates and regulations to prospective users from Port tariff; ensure Port facilities are maintained and dredged to industry standards; write reports and recommendations in a clear and concise manner; speak clearly, concisely and effectively to individuals and groups.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Requires three (3) years of experience in port or maritime operations and/or marketing.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s license and eligibility for coverage by the Port's automobile liability insurance policy.

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.