Job Abstract

ABOUT THE POSITION:

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR EMPLOYEES:
The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!

Application Process

A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.
Candidates who successfully complete all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12-months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, represent the City to visiting boaters, maintain a radio and telephone watch, conduct business, patrol marina and wharves, perform custodial and minor repair work as necessary to provide a safe environment for visitors and marina customers; perform related work as required; respond to emergencies as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This class is distinguished from other positions in the Harbor series in that the individuals in this class primary responsibility is to patrol the wharves, provide security and may perform lower level repair work when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol the marina and wharf areas; check all boats at regular intervals for water, condition of mooring lines and general security;
• Notify owners or take necessary action as conditions indicate and document corrective action;
• Check area for unauthorized persons and notify police by telephone radio if necessary in enforcing regulations;
• Assign berths to arriving transient boats;
• Open office as necessary to check customers in and out, collect fees and return deposits, operate harbor boats including performing emergency towing and recovering customer’s boats and dinghies that have come adrift within protected harbor waters;
• Perform security sweeps in accordance with the Facilities Security Plan prior to Cruise Ship arrivals; supervise individuals performing community service;
• Keep a written activity sheet for the shift; supervise part-time or temporary employees; monitor contractor’s activities after office hours;
• Audit cash and inventory accountable “for deposit” customer keys each shift;
• Use basic computer skills to operate proprietary computer programs that document slip occupancy for billing, obtain customer information from a database program for routine and emergency notifications;
• Research through the City Police Department, and the NMFA web site, vessel ownership;
• Print and post current weather and sea condition reports from the internet;
• Act as first responder for hazardous material spills in the harbor area; investigate the source, and isolate if identified;
• Check for and document for correction, or temporarily remediate, threats to safety and health, implement the Harbor’s sea lion removal program and educate the public when questioned;
• Remove debris and carcasses from navigable waters and dispose of them in an approved manner;

• Operate 3-ton boat hoist, ¼ ton truck bumper hoist, winches and lift gate for handling heavy debris removal. Willingness to work outdoors, at night, in all kinds of weather;
• Support the relationship between the City of Monterey and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff;
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information;
• Perform other job-related duties within the scope of this job classification as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Experience: One (1) year of experience in security work and familiarity with boats and marinas. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License upon time of appointment and be insurable with the City’s standard insurance rate, unless otherwise approved by appointing authority.
• Must obtain First Responder, and Hazmat Level One, TWIC card and First Aid/CPR certification within one (1) year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• Duties of a guard;
• Operation of small boats;
• Maintenance tools and materials;
• First aid and life saving;
• Basic knots and rigging;
• Rules of the road and boating safety.

• Maintaining good public relations;
• Demonstrating excellent judgement for situations involving serious threats to safety of property, health or the environment;
• Lifting and dragging heavy items such as dewatering pumps and generators onto and off of boats;
• Completing an approved certification course for first aid and CPR;
• Learning computer programs.

• Standing & Walking – Standing for extended periods of time and/or walking distances (1 or more miles).
• Lifting - Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds; use proper lifting techniques including bending at the knees.
• Climbing - Ability to ascend 10 ft. or more up ladder(s).
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to perform multiple work activities requiring a significant level of physical and mental coordination, such as using hand and power tools; repair and calibration of instruments;
• Visual - Acuity for driving long periods; reading literature for long periods; industry warning signs and instruments; reading maps and diagrams, computer screen.
• Hearing and Speech - Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Mobility - Ability to operate a motor vehicle, and reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, and squat.
• Reflexes - Ability to quickly and automatically respond to emergency and safety situations.
• Wear and operate in protective equipment as assigned, when working in hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, including but not limited to head protection, eye protection, respiratory protection, hand protection, foot protection, knee protection, and full body protection.