Help Wanted Harbor Master

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1 Help Wanted Harbor Master The Town of Castine is seeking an individual to serve as Harbor Master. A job description and an employment application are available at the town office and on the Town website at To apply, complete the application and return it by Friday, February 5, 2016 to: Town of Castine 67 Court Street PO Box 204 Castine, ME (207) The Town of Castine is an Equal Opportunity Employer

2 MAINE CASTINE U.S.A. CASTINE HARBOR MASTER - JOB DESCRIPTION Nature of Work Responsible for the operation of all Castine waters, harbor and municipal waterfront facilities. Works under the direction of the Town Manager and is advised by the Harbor Committee. Year-round, with hours and duties varying by season (see insert on next page). Duties and Responsibilities Provide effective communication and interaction with boaters and other users necessary to enforce all laws, ordinances and policies applicable to Castine waters, harbor and its facilities. Work with the Town Office Staff to maintain the municipal mooring and dinghy records and collect fees. Process applications for mooring site permits, issue permits and resolve all conflicts between adjacent moorings in the mooring field. Maintain a current mooring site waiting list, mooring site relocation waiting list and a list of approved mooring inspectors. Perform periodic inspections of the mooring field and all harbor facilities and institute any necessary corrective action. Ensure that all dinghies at Acadia and Town docks have paid the current storage/tie-up fee and display a current registration sticker. Ensure that all boats moored or docked in the harbor for the season are registered by the State or documented by the U.S. Coast Guard and have paid required excise taxes. Coordinate budget-to-actual compliance with Harbor Committee Coordinate the installation and removal of all town floats and No Wake buoys. Coordinate the maintenance of the Harbor Master boat. Select, train, supervise and schedule Dock Attendants Attend Harbor Committee meetings and report on activities. Be responsible for securing all Town owned waterfront property in the event of approaching severe weather conditions. Other duties and responsibilities as required by the Waterfront Ordinance and the Castine Waterfront Rules and Regulations. Town of Castine Municipal Offices P.O. Box Court Street Castine, Maine Telephone: Facsimile: Internet:

3 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree and/or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in handling boats and moorings. Strong organizational skills with an attention to details. Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft software including Access. Ability to work independently with sound judgment and excellent communication and social skills. Ability to interact with a wide variety of agencies and groups involved with the oversight and operation of a harbor facility. Available to work variable hours, including weekends during boating season. Maine Harbor Master Certification. If the Harbor Master is not certified, certification must be obtained at next available course. Following chart based on season: Month Hours/Month May 60 June 110 July 125 August 100 September 75 October 50 November 28 December 12 January 12 February 16 March 32 April hours/month av. Town of Castine Municipal Offices Page 2 P.O. Box Court Street Castine, Maine Telephone: Facsimile: Internet:

4 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TOWN OF CASTINE P.O. BOX COURT STREET CASTINE, MAINE (207) FAX (207) Town Use Only RECEIVED By Date The Town of Castine is an Equal Opportunity Employer APPLICANT POSITION DESIRED: START DATE: NAME: MAILING : CITY, STATE, ZIP: : EMERGENCY CONTACT: : DO YOU HAVE THE LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES? (All applicants that are offered employment must provide documents which establish their identity and employment eligibility.) DRIVER S LICENSE NO. STATE CLASS EXPIRATION HAVE YOU HAD ANY TRAFFIC CONVICTIONS OR ACCIDENTS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS? (If YES, please provide date and details of each conviction or accident on a separate sheet and attach to this application.) HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME? (If YES, please provide details including date, charge and disposition of each conviction on a separate sheet and attach to this application. Convictions are not an absolute bar to employment; consideration is given to the offense and its relationship to the position for which you are applying.) EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DO YOU HAVE A DIPLOMA OR G.E.D.? SCHOOL NAME LOCATION TRADE OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL NAME CERTIFICATE OR DIPLOMA COURSE OF STUDY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY NAME DEGREE OR CREDIT HOURS MAJOR LICENSES LIST ANY PROFESSIONAL LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Castine Employment Page 1 of 2 Rev. 10/13

5 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (PLEASE COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND/OR ATTACH A RESUME) CURRENT OR MOST RECENT EMPLOYER MAY WE CONTACT THIS EMPLOYER IF YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION? NEXT MOST RECENT EMPLOYER PAST EMPLOYER MILITARY SERVICE BRANCH RANK DATES OF SERVICE FROM TO CERTIFICATION I affirm that all information provided on this application and any attachment is true and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission of any information during the hiring process may result in my exclusion from further consideration for employment or termination of employment if already hired. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE Castine Employment Page 2 of 2 Rev. 10/13