Senior Dockkeeper

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Executing activities for operation, maintenance, and security of the City Dock; prepares and maintains various records or reports concerning marina activities such as revenues and fees collected, maintenance and repair activities, materials/supplies purchased, transient registrations, etc.
• Serves as the leader of marina operations in the absence of the Dockmaster and Marina Manager.
• Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversees events and programs at the City Dock, under the direction of the Dockmaster and Marina Manager.
• Assigns mooring spaces in City anchorage; maintains/updates records; collects and processes applicable fees; and performs corrective actions for delinquent accounts.
• Ensures third-party personnel hired by tenants and engaged in providing security, care and safety of boats, docks, and facilities are following procedures and safety standards.
• Assists with waterfront operations related to the operations of the City Dock; responds to environmental issues at the City Dock; ensures compliance with city regulations regarding charter boats utilizing the City Dock; performs pre & post hurricane duties; and responds to/coordinates wildlife rescues as needed
• Provides overall assistance to the general public regarding marine information, marina rules and regulations, docking fees, transient docking, and safe boating practices.
• Cooperates with authorities in responding to hurricane alerts; implements existing plan to include pre-hurricane preparations and post-hurricane clean-up operations.
• Inspects boats, docks, piers, parks, and adjacent facilities for adherence to established safety regulations, and for the purpose of preventing accidents or injury to personnel and patrons.
• Inspects mooring field hardware and physical condition of vessels in anchorage, maintaining surveillance of boats while owners are away and during hurricanes or gales.
• Assists with the maintenance and monitoring of fuel pumps, live bait wells, and fuel levels in main fueling tanks.
• Assists with the operations of the marina sales office; ensures accurate accounting and balancing of all monies processed; prepares and submits bank deposits.
• Operates City boat as needed, and VHF radio equipment in communicating and responding to public docking/boating needs.
• Assists in responding to hazardous materials spills; ensures containment according to established regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriateness and function of all signage and lighting for City Dock.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years experience demonstrating extensive knowledge of safe boating practices and procedures, and experience in operational maintenance/management of a marina/docking facility or similar water related business; supplemental training and/or license through the U.S. Coast Guard is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license, class “E” and a driving record which meets or exceeds minimum City driving standards.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, Park and Recreation, or closely related field.
• Preferred Certified Marina Operator (CMO) and/or Certified Marina Professional (CMP)

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

Physical Ability: Some tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and/or toxic/poisonous agents.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT
Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it's employees. Please refer to the employee benefits link on the Human Resources web page, linked below, to learn more about our benefits package:
https://www.naplesgov.com/hr/page/employee-benefits