Salary: $22.91 - $29.24 Hourly
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 22/23-00225
Department: Harbor Department
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Bargaining Unit: 90 - Seasonal PT
Definition
Come join our team as a part-time Harbor Services Worker! Check out our video to see what it is like working for the City of Newport Beach!
This position is responsible for patrolling the Newport Harbor to promote boater compliance with harbor codes, regulations, and ordinances; assisting the boating public by providing general information on harbor programs and services; and assisting boaters in securing moorings, collecting fees, and answering general questions; and other duties as needed.
Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of April 15, 2024, or until 150 applications are received , whichever occurs first. Candidates are required to attach a copy of a California Boater Card or equivalent to the online application. Qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
  
• Virtual Interview: Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of April 22, 202 4 Passing applicants will be invited to complete a swim test.
  
• Swim Test: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 6, 2024 Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Career Path:
The career path for this position is Lead Harbor Services Worker.
Schedule:
This position will work up to 30 hours per week, including weekends.
Essential Duties
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
One year of heavy customer service experience working in a harbor or marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel. Experience in compliance and/or enforcement is highly desirable.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College-level coursework in marine science, seamanship, or a related field is desirable.
License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Possession of California Boater Card or equivalent. Possession of Basic First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certifications within six months of employment.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the level of customer service experience you have working in a harbor or marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel.

• Two years or more
• Less than two years, but more than one
• One year
• Less than one year
• I do not have any experience

04

Please describe your customer service experience working in a harbor or marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel (if no experience, type N/A).
05

Please select the area(s) in which you have experience in a harbor or marine environment (check all that apply):

• Dock master duties
• Mooring and/or securing boats
• Patrolling
• None

06

Do you have experience in compliance and/or enforcement?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have supervisory or lead experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Please explain your experience in compliance and/or enforcement and supervisory or lead experience (if no experience, type N/A).
09

Please select the highest level of education you have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college or certificate(s)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

10

Please select the college-level coursework you have completed (check all that apply):

• Marine Science
• Seamanship
• Related field
• I have not completed college coursework in any of the above.

11

If you selected "Related field" above, please indicate the course in the space below:
12

Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• I have a license from another state and an acceptable driving record.

13

Do you possess a California Boater Card or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

14

This recruitment requires you attach (upload) a copy of a California Boater Card or equivalent. Have you attached the required documentation to your online application?

• Yes
• No

15

Work will be performed around water and requires the ability to swim at a proficient level. Are you able to safely swim in an open water environment?

• Yes
• No

16

Please select the certification(s) you currently possess (check all that apply):

• Basic First Aid
• CPR
• PC 832
• I am able to obtain these certifications within six months of employment.
• I am not able to obtain these certifications within six months of employment.

17

This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

18

Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
Required Question