MARINA ASSISTANT MC Job at City of Berkeley, CA
City of Berkeley, CA Berkeley, CA 94704
$70,595 - $74,859 a year
The Position
The City of Berkeley has a new exciting opportunity for a Marina Assistant!
The Berkeley Marina is an urban retreat, boasting over 100 acres of park space, 7 miles of trails, picnic areas, a 17-acre off-leash dog area, bird-watching, educational programming at the Shorebird Park Nature Center, the nationally celebrated Adventure Playground, unparalleled panoramic views, and amenities for boaters and non-boaters alike.
The Marina's 52 acres of water and 1,100 slips can accommodate vessels 16 feet to 110 feet in length. Surge and rough water are eliminated by an entrance breakwater. Berths include dock boxes, water hook ups, electrical outlets, night lighting, locked gates, restrooms with showers, and parking. The Marina includes a full-service boat yard with an on the water fuel dock, a four-lane boat launch ramp, and an area for trailered boat storage, a small boat hoist, and three small-boat launching and landing docks. The Marina offers permanent and guest slips, free mobile pump outs, and is a Certified Clean Marina. Several organizations call the Marina home, including the Berkeley Yacht Club, Sailing and Watersports Clubs, and a Dragon Boat club. The Marina is centrally located approximately 8 nautical miles from the Golden Gate, and approximately 5 nautical miles from San Francisco and Angel Island.
This position is responsible for patrolling the Berkeley Marina and adjacent dock and ground areas for the prevention of theft, vandalism, and hazardous conditions and performs boat towing and rescue operations as well as office clerical and custodial duties.
Typical duties include:
- Patrols and inspects docks and adjacent facilities for hazardous conditions, leaking boats; clears marina of debris.
- Operates outboard skiffs, patrol boats, trucks and a variety of equipment including pumps, siphons and hand tools.
- Operates and monitors UHF/VHF radio equipment, notifies police and fire departments and other agencies to respond to emergencies.
- Responds to emergency situations to rescue persons and disabled vessels in the water or provide first aid.
- Performs minor maintenance on the skiff and patrol boat; performs custodial duties in the absence of assigned maintenance staff.
- Pumps excessive amounts of water from docked boats; may raise sinking boats depending on their size; may tow boats to another location, using a second boat and notifies berthers of problems with their vessels.
- Answers questions from Marina patrons and the general public about berthing, current weather conditions and marina procedures.
- Enforces rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the Marina.
- Maintains records and accounts in conjunction with other Marina staff and prepares a variety of written/records and reports.
- Rents berths and lockers and provides other services to berthers as requested; secures gates and collects receipts from coin box.
- May pick up litter and debris from grounds as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school
AND
Education: Two (2) years of experience in marina operations equivalent to the Marina Assistant Trainee level. Possession of a Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron certificate and a lifesaving certificate and small boat handling experience are desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be willing to work evening, night and weekend shifts.
- Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.
- Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Upon completion of probationary period, must obtain a valid certificate in cardio pulmonary resuscitation.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Seamanship and boat handling, including towing and rigging; Regulations and ordinances related to navigation and Marina use; Use and minor maintenance of boats, outboard motors, pumps and hand tools used in the work; Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; Regulations, procedures and the operation of UHF/VHF radio equipment; Basic first aid techniques.
Ability to: Operate boats for patrol, rescue and towing work; Recognize security or safety problems and responding appropriately; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; React effectively in emergency situations; Exercise independent judgment and initiative in daily work activities; Prepare brief, accurate oral and written reports and records; Perform swimming and water rescue techniques.
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following:
1. CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
2. RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.
The examination process will consist of:
1. Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted.
2.
Performance Exam - Applicants possessing these requirements will be invited to participate in the performance exam TBD.
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CITY OF BERKELEY
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
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