Temporary Harbor Operations Assistant

Position Open Until Filled

The Community

Headquartered in Olympia, Washington, the Port of Olympia serves all of Thurston County community as an economic engine, a strong community partner, and a responsible environmental steward. Olympia is home to a wide variety of industries, including state government, health care, retail, military, education, construction, farming, fishing, and logging, and has an active arts community.

The region has a wide array of public parks and nature conservation areas. Majestic Mount Rainier and the rugged Cascade Mountains are nearby to the east, while the Pacific Coast is just an hour's drive to the west. Located on Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound, the area offers significant opportunities for a diversity of water enthusiasts.

The Organization

Established in 1922, the Port serves the community by promoting trade, supporting family-wage jobs, and improving the environment. Today, more than 5,000 jobs and nearly $715.5 million in economic activity in Thurston County depend on the Port of Olympia. The Port of Olympia is governed by an elected Commission, which sets policies and strategic direction for the organization. The Commission appoints the Port’s Executive Director, who is responsible for the ongoing management of the Port’s staff, operations, budget, enterprises, and facilities. The Port of Olympia operates with 51 FTEs across multiple departments and four business units which include:

Marine Terminal

Airport

Swantown Marina and Boatworks

Real EstateLearn more about who we are at: portolympia.com

The Position

The Harbor Operations Assistant is responsible for the day-to-day operation, Fuel dock operations, dock & parking lot audits, customer service, maintenance, repairs, and coordination of boating-related facilities, activities, and equipment, as well as special projects as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Perform daily inspections of all docks, buildings, tenant and guest vessels, parking lots, parks, and other common areas.

Assists with repairs of malfunctioning equipment, gates, dockside utility systems, doors, lights, machinery, and plumbing systems.

Perform vessel, slip, dinghy dock, dry storage lot, and parking audits.

Assist in the coordination of guest boater activities, docking, securing of vessels, collection of fees, and tariffs payable to the port, set up and operating special events, and port security functions as needed.

Enforce Port rules, regulations, best management practices, and tariff provisions.

Performs daily cleaning of docks, office, and equipment as necessary.

Work with the Marina office for event set up, incoming guest reservations, audit reports, and other duties as assigned.

Performs Fuel Dock operations instructing boaters in proper fueling methods, dispensing of fuel products, and collecting payments when assigned.

Assist with Swantown dock maintenance and landscaping/property maintenance as directed.

Perform general cleaning and maintenance activities to a variety of port facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Basic computer skills as necessary to perform the requirements of the job.

Basic office equipment knowledge including 10-key, multiple phone lines, fax machine, printer, and copy machine.

Oral and written communication skills.

Initiative, analytical ability, and imagination to resolve problems and to promote the Port’s good public image.Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with customers and the general public.

Ability to readily detect mistakes and trace errors and omissions in an efficient and timely manner, solve practical problems, and juggle multiple tasks with interruptions.

Basic repair and maintenance skills.

Ability to work variable hours, weekends, and holidays as required by the demands of the job.

A valid Washington State driver's license.

Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs.

Supplemental Information

The Port of Olympia is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and equal access in a non-discriminatory manner to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, political affiliation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any real or perceived sensory, mental, or physical disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or for an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Manager, Tracy Aga at or . Persons of disability or those who are deaf or hard of hearing can call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833- 6388. The Port of Olympia complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, in compliance with the Port's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy and the Drug-Free Workplace Act (1988) of unlawful drugs under the Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in the United States.