NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Port Director
Sitka, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company associated with the City and Borough of Sitka, seeking a Port Director to provide senior leadership and operational oversight for the municipality's port and marine infrastructure. The role involves supervising departmental staff, managing large-scale projects, and serving as a liaison to various boards and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provides senior leadership and administrative oversight for all operations, projects, and activities within the Port and Harbors Department, including harbor facilities, the marine haul-out and shipyard facility, the marine service center, commercial port infrastructure, and coordination of airport and seaplane base operations in collaboration with the Airport Terminal Manager
Directly supervises the Harbormaster and Airport Terminal Manager and holds final authority, subject to review by the Municipal Administrator, on all departmental personnel actions and disciplinary decisions. Oversees the performance of all other department staff through those in supervisory roles; assigns work, sets priorities, motivates employees, and evaluates staff performance to ensure accountability and excellence
Leads the preparation and implementation of strategic planning, including long-term development and capital improvement planning for port, harbor, and marine-related infrastructure. Develops and implements sustainable financing and asset management strategies that align with municipal goals
Manages large-scale capital and infrastructure projects while simultaneously overseeing day-to-day departmental operations to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and service continuity
Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures to ensure legal, financial, technical, and operational compliance with local ordinances and state and federal regulations related to marine and aviation operations. Coordinates with engineers, legal counsel, consultants, and permitting agencies on contracts, regulatory approvals, and risk mitigation
Manages the negotiation, development, execution, administration, and compliance of departmental contracts and leases, including tenant agreements and subleases within the airport terminal building, ensuring alignment with municipal code, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives
Prepares, recommends, and provides operational justification for the department’s annual budget to the Municipal Administrator and Assembly. Approves and monitors expenditures to ensure they remain within the parameters of the adopted budget and reflect established priorities
Coordinates departmental activities and resources with various municipal departments, the Assembly, community boards and commissions (including the Port and Harbor Commission), contractors, consultants, and members of the public
Serves as the primary liaison with marine industry stakeholders, including cruise lines, freight carriers, commercial users, and service providers, to support effective, safe, and responsible use of port and harbor facilities
Pursues grants, alternative funding opportunities, and partnerships to enhance infrastructure investment, expand services, and support department priorities
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex issues within the department and between departments, external agencies, and community partners. Provides guidance and answers to technical, regulatory, and operational questions
Advises the Municipal Administrator and Assembly on departmental matters, including legal obligations, ongoing initiatives, operational issues, and notable accomplishments
Responds to operational and weather-related emergencies affecting port, harbor, or airport terminal operations and represents the municipality during public events, ceremonial functions, and high-profile marine or aviation activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in port, harbor, airport, or shipyard operations, including supervisory and administrative experience
Possession of or ability to obtain within 90 days: Valid Alaska driver's license
Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months: Facility Security Officer Certification under 33 CFR 105 guidelines
Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months: Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months: Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge
Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months: HAZWOPER-24 certification
Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months: First Aid/CPR certification
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to attend board and commission meetings or respond to emergencies
Attendance at relevant Assembly and other public meetings as assigned
Preferred
Experience working with boards, commissions, or elected officials
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Mandatory employee/employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Mandatory employee/employer SBS contributions
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
10 Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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