Port Control Tower Watch at Amentum

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Assists in the enforcement of marine ordinances and studies
• Operates the communication nets for all marine traffic
• Ensures all logbooks and records are properly maintained
• Prepares reports of harbor activities
• Records movements of all vessels in and out of the harbor
• Communicates times of departures
• Arranges requests for emergency assistance
• Maintains orderly and safe boating conditions and enforces local marine ordinances
• Supervises the maintenance of markers, buoys, floats, etc., and submits requisitions for the purchase of harbor equipment
• Assigns mooring spaces to power and sail boats
• Surveys and records the number, size and types of boats using harbor facilities
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment 
• Possesses good knowledge of nautical calculations and terminology
• Ability to plan and supervise the activities of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, boat operators, and passengers
• Ability to enforce local marine ordinances with tact and firmness
• Ability to work outdoors in warm and rainy environment

Experience & Education

• Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, marine conservation, marine construction, marine transportation, marine maintenance, commercial fishing or as a merchant or United States Navy seaman
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Marine Conservation, Marine Transportation, Marine Maintenance or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Possession of a current United States Coast Guard Master’s license preferred