Harbor Director - Channel Islands



Job Details

Harbor Director - Channel Islands
Employer

Ventura County

Salary

$138,596.18 - $194,053.67 Annually

Location

and will be required to travel throughout Ventura and surrounding counties, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

1670HAR-18AA (KCR)

Department

County Executive Office

Opening Date

02/05/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

MGMT

Description




From rolling hills to sweeping ocean views, Ventura County is located on California's "Gold Coast," approximately 50 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 30 miles southeast of Santa Barbara. The near perfect Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 74.2 degrees and a wonderful quality of life are a few of the reasons many of the 802,983 residents call Ventura County "home."  Ventura has a diverse economic base from tourism to high-tech enterprises in beautifully planned communities, making the region one of the safest in Southern California.

The Harbor Department operates Channel Islands Harbor, the "Gateway to the Channel Islands," as a recreational and business facility. The Harbor consists of approximately 310 acres of land and water. Services are provided to water areas to the north (Mandalay Bay, Westport and Seabridge) on a reimbursement basis by agreement with the City of Oxnard. Immediately adjacent to the Harbor are two miles of County-owned public beaches and the State-owned La Janelle Shipwreck and Beach, which are also managed by the Harbor Department providing life guard and maintenance services. The Department oversees 31 master leases with private sector businesses, as well as a County fuel dock, small boat and commercial fishing marinas, a public launch ramp, and several public parks and docks.  The Harbor is a 24-hour a day, 7-days a week operation.
 
Visit the Channel Islands Harbor website at http://www.ventura.org/harbor  . 
 
The Harbor Director (classification Director Harbor) reports to the County Executive Officer and oversees the Harbor Department which generates over $9 million annually from all revenue sources with the largest source from harbor leases.  
 
In addition to the harbor's general operation, the Director's key responsibilities are to collaborate with business partners to create a robust harbor economy, work with the residents and community to enhance the harbor's recreational value and champion enrichment projects to create a vibrant and flourishing harbor environment.  Key activities involved with support of these goals will include policy formation, public outreach, business development and lease administration.

The ideal candidate will be a leader with previous experience collaborating with a wide variety of professionals and public agencies; leading teams in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment to achieve specific goals, both operational and strategic; making public presentations to stakeholders, advisory boards, and public officials; and managing harbor and/or marine facilities which generate revenue by providing services to the public. A Master's degree within a related field is highly desirable.

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to an annual base salary between $138,596 to $194,053, other "cash-like" benefits will include a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions, a Flexible Credit Allowance of $397 per pay period or $10,322 annually, participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan, and after using a minimum of 80 hours of annual leave during a 12- month period, redemption of a portion of the current year's accrued leave. This incumbent may be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree from an accredited institution. More benefit information may be found in the Benefits tab.

The Director Harbor is an "at-will" classification and is exempt from the "Civil Service."

Brochure:   https://goo.gl/PpGvTD

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Serves as the point of contact for County's Lessees, California Coastal Commission, City of Oxnard, State of California, Channel Islands Beach Community Service District, among others, as well as the general public for the purpose of property management, lease negotiation, plan/activities approval and lease provision enforcement.
  • Works with other Federal, State, County and City governmental agencies and special districts including, but not limited to, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Game, California Department of Boating and Waterways, California Department of Motor Vehicles and the Oxnard Port District to coordinate contractual or mandated services and continuity of delivery of public services to County harbor and beaches and adjacent areas.
  • Hires and manages harbor patrol, maintenance, lifeguard, and office personnel in the delivery of emergency response, safety, security, law enforcement, property operation and maintenance fee collection and interpretation.
  • Oversees development and administers department budgets.
  • Oversees development and evaluates operations and maintenance programs and objectives for program areas.
  • Oversees the Harbor-leasing program which involves conducting lease negotiations and ensuring compliance with lease terms and conditions.
  • Works with State, County and City boards and commissions including, but not limited to, Fish and Game Commission, Coastal Commission, and the Coastal Conservancy.
  • Develops and implements policies, procedures and public relations programs for the Harbor/Beach areas.
  • Pursues and administers grants and loans for construction, repairs, rehabilitation and maintenance of facilities on public owned land and water areas such as the launch ramps, small boat marina, commercial fishing marinas, commercial wharf, cranes, patrol boats, jetties and general infrastructure.
  • Negotiates and oversees cooperative agreements with the County Fire Department and City of Oxnard.
  • Coordinates and issues Special Activity Permits for Harbor/Beach special events/programs.
  • Prepares/directs the preparation of records, correspondence and reports.
  • May perform other work assigned by the County Executive Officer and/or the Board of Supervisors. 

Typical Qualifications


EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

The required knowledge, skills and abilities may also be obtained by completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, business/finance, real estate management, urban planning, or other related field with seven (7) years or more of increasingly responsible facilities and operations management, and/or administrative experience in a similar field, including progressively responsible supervision of personnel.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Experience with related to:

  • California land use law;
  • Budget preparation and administration;
  • Operations generating revenue.
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California driver license.

DESIRED
Master's degree within a related field
Previous experience:
  • Collaborating with a wide variety of professionals and public agencies;
  • Leading teams in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment to achieve specific goals, both operational and strategic;
  • Making public presentations to stakeholders, advisory boards, and public officials;
  • Managing harbor and/or marine facilities which generate revenue by providing services to the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of California land use laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to contractual and direct management of properties developed and utilized for commercial, recreational, residential and governmental purposes relative to public harbor and beach operation.

Comprehensive knowledge of budget preparation and administration.

Working ability to plan and direct the operations of all aspects of Harbor/Beach operation; administer personnel functions including full scope supervision.

Recruitment Process


To apply for this exceptional and unique career opportunity, please do one of the following:

 
  • E-mail your current resume to Katie.Reynolds@ventura.org
  • Mail a hard copy of your current resume to: Katie Reynolds, County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura CA 93009
  • Submit an on-line application at http://www.ventura.org/jobs and attach your current resume

First review of applications is anticipated to be on February 20, 2018, to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. All relevant work experience, training and education need to be included in order to determine eligibility.

Following an evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with the County Executive Officer.

For further information about this recruitment, please, contact Katie Reynolds by email at katie.reynolds@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2563.

 

YOUR BENEFITS AS A MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE
EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)
 
 
In addition to your annual salary, the County of Ventura offers you an extensive benefits package, including:
 
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM: You allocate the County's non-taxable biweekly Credit Allowance of $397.00 among several benefit options. Regular part-time employees (40–59 hours per pay period) hired or promoted to Management on or after April 1, 2001 receive a Credit Allowance of $278.00.
 
     Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for you and your dependents. Current premium amounts can be found on the Benefits website (http://ceo.countyofventura.org/benefits).
 
     Flexible Spending Accounts which increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
 
     Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefit options you select exceed the County's biweekly contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income.
 
     Cash added to your taxable biweekly pay, depending on the selections you have made.
 
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SERVICES CLINIC: Available to you for treatment of minor illness or injury.
 
MEDICAL MAINTENANCE EXAMINATION: You may schedule a medical maintenance examination through Employee Health Services, at no cost to you, at the intervals stated:
 
 Once every 36 months if under age 40
 Once every 24 months if between ages 40-44
 Once every 12 months if over age 45
 
When an employee has the examination provided by their personal physician, incurred expenses in excess of those covered by the employees medical plan, not to exceed $1,200, shall be eligible for reimbursement.
 
10 PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday. This benefit is prorated for permanent part-time employees.
 
EXECUTIVE ANNUAL LEAVE: For employees who are exempt from Civil Service, 248 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service, to 328 hours after 10 years of service, and to 368 hours after 15 years of service. For employees who are not exempt from Civil Service, 208 hours earned per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service. After using a minimum of 80 hours of annual leave during a 12 month period, you may redeem a portion of the accrual annually. Annual leave hours are earned on a prorated basis by permanent, part-time employees. Sworn managers in the Sheriff's Department both accrue and redeem annual leave hours at different rates.
 
MAXIMUM ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUAL: The maximum number of hours that an employee can accumulate is 880 hours.
 
TEXTBOOK AND TUITION: The County may reimburse you up to a maximum of $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition and books for educational endeavors when courses have a reasonable potential for resulting in more effective County service. This benefit is prorated for part-time employees.
 
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE: You may receive up to 5% incentive pay for educational attainment not specifically required for your job (Public Safety managers receive different educational incentives). You may receive only one form of incentive pay or premium pay and will receive only that which provides the greatest incentive.
 
AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE/MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT: Employees have the option of using a County vehicle and gasoline card, or receiving $575 per month auto allowance and having any mileage driven on County business reimbursed at the standard rate established by the IRS.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: You may elect to contribute to one or both of the County's deferred compensation plans (established under Internal Revenue Code Sections 401(k) and 457). If you participate in the County sponsored 401(k) plan, the County will match a part of your contribution up to 3% of your salary, on a pay period basis. You must be regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more each pay period to participate in the 401(k) plan. These plans enable you to build long-term savings while deferring current federal and state income taxes. In addition to pre-tax contributions, you are also able to make after-tax contributions through the Roth option available in the 457 plan.
 
RETIREMENT/SOCIAL SECURITY: Both the County and you contribute 50% of the retirement costs to the County's Retirement Plan, which immediately vests in your Ventura County Employees Retirement Association (VCERA) account. Defined retirement benefits vest after 5 years of service. Compensation for retirement purposes includes base pay and several specific pay codes excluding overtime, and including Flexible Benefits contribution. The County and you also each contribute to Social Security. Employees hired to work less than 64 hours biweekly participate in a Safe Harbor retirement plan in lieu of VCERA and Social Security.
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: The County will pay up to a maximum of $200 for membership fees to a job related professional organization. County Attorneys are also entitled to County payment of California State Bar Association dues.
 
LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE PLAN: This plan provides benefits for up to 5 years for illness or injury, in an amount of 66-2/3% of base salary. Limitations and exceptions are outlined in the plan brochure. Employees must be scheduled to work 40 hours or more each pay period to be eligible.
 
OPTIONAL WAGE SUPPLEMENT PLAN: You may purchase short-term disability coverage in weekly benefit amounts of $45 or $80. You must be regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more each pay period to participate, and must enroll within 90 days of employment.
 
DEATH BENEFIT: The County provides $500,000 in accidental death coverage while on duty in County Public Safety Aviation Unit aircraft. The County provides $50,000 in accidental death coverage while engaged in activities on behalf of SWAT Team or Bomb Squad, or engaged in activities of the K-9, Motorcycle or Narcotics Unit while permanently assigned to any such unit. Your department will provide a $1,000 death benefit payable to your designated beneficiary in the event of your death if you are enrolled in the Flexible Benefits Program.
 
LIFE INSURANCE: The County provides you with a fully paid $50,000 term life insurance policy. The policy contains an accidental death and dismemberment rider equal to the face value of the policy.
 
OPTIONAL GROUP LIFE INSURANCE: If you are a regular County employee with a regular work schedule of at least 40 hours per pay period you may purchase term life insurance coverage for either $10,000 or one times your annual base salary, without evidence of insurability, if you enroll within your first 90 days of eligibility. You may also be eligible to purchase term life insurance at group rates for two or three times your annual salary, subject to evidence of insurability. Dependents life insurance is also available for employees who purchase optional life insurance coverage.
 
OTHER BENEFITS: The County also offers an Employee Assistance Program, as well as a Wellness Program, and a Work/Family Program that includes child care and elder care referrals.
 
This Summary is informational only. It cannot modify or affect your benefits in any way, nor shall you accrue any rights because of a statement or omission from this summary. Please refer to the Plan Brochures and Management Resolution for details. Documents
are available in your department.
 
Link to Management Resolution - February 2018       
                                                            
Union Codes: MMA, MSA, MB2, MS2, MT2

Employer
Ventura County
Address
800 S. Victoria Avenue
LOC. #1970
Ventura, Florida, 93009
Phone
(805) 654-5129
Website
http://www.ventura.org/hr

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