Wharfinger Assistant

Hiring Range: $59,196.80 - $78,034.32/Year. It is anticipated the hiring rate offered will be +/- the midpoint range depending on qualifications.

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team! This position will oversee, monitor, and maintain situational awareness and daily activities of PCCA properties and facilities with PCCA customers, tenants, operators, agents and stevedores; while providing support to the Wharfinger.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in monitoring and maintaining situational awareness of PCCA properties and any special purpose events that may occur on PCCA properties. PCCA properties include, but are not limited to, Foreign Trade Zone areas, all PCCA docks, all PCCA laydowns, and La Quinta Terminal areas
• Actively oversees PCCA and tenant compliance with applicable PCCA tariffs.  Wears proper PPE, promotes safety awareness and environmental consciousness, and complies with all applicable safety and environmental procedures and regulations and ensures users do same  
• Monitors and records daily activities of the PCCA properties to include public oil docks, cargo docks, and laydown areas utilizing software
• Accompanies PCCA Accounting staff monthly to determine storage space use by customers and users for billing in accord with PCCA tariff
• Confers and coordinates daily activities with customer representatives, shipping agents, stevedoring companies, trucking companies and any other personnel working at the docks along with PCCA’s Harbormaster Office, Business Development, Engineering, Accounting, Risk Management and all Operations Departments
• Assists in the organization and coordination of facilities for maximum utilization by          users and ensures compliance with PCCA tariff rules and regulations, lease agreements and permits
• Assists in PCCA customer relations, providing effective, quality customer service and ensuring customers utilize facilities as planned or required
• Represents Wharfinger at internal and external meetings, as needed
• Anticipates potential congestion and coordinates with Wharfinger to reduce impact
• Performs visual inspections of facilities, identifies and documents areas needing attention/repairs, makes recommendations for projects and improvements to facilities for budget process, and documents inspections with software
• Generates work orders for repairs of PCCA properties using maintenance management software (i.e. MaintainX)
• Prepares related reports and correspondence, as needed
• Adheres to Port policies, SEA PORT values, and maintains good employee relations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Up to 75% of time to be in the field performing duties as outlined above
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 2 status designation 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and disciplined individual with good communication skills and a focus on maintaining optimal integrity in support of the PCCA. They must possess the following:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

• High school diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of two years of related experience preferred
• Bachelor’s (BS/BA) degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of one year of related experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during course of employment 
• Valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from colleagues, clients, customers, and the public
• Independent self-starter that is resourceful at devising solutions to complex situations
• History of creating effective working relationships across functional lines
• Effective collaboration, partnership and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of port facilities with knowledge of and contacts within the port community to facilitate the development of strategic relationships 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract administration and compliance 
• Effective negotiation skills, strong analytical skills, and solid customer orientation
• Ability to define issues, perform research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment, tight deadlines, and handling a multitude of projects and ever-changing priorities
• Must possess high-level of organizational and planning skills with ability to set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment
• Must possess considerable judgment to safely and efficiently operate and maintain assigned equipment

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to read, understand, interpret, explain and apply port tariffs, lease agreements, technical information, PCCA and governmental regulations
• Must possess effective business communication utilizing correct English including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Proficiency with personal computers, including MS Office, word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), Outlook and other related applications and with ability to operate standard office equipment
• Familiar with the use and application of maintenance management software
• Familiar with sUAS/drone operation
• Familiar with Geographic Information System application and operation

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined, climb stairs, ramps, ladders and work stands. Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp/handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee and reach above/below shoulders
• Ability to work in a general office environment, and on a work site with exposure to adverse weather conditions, fumes and /or air particulates, working in high precarious places, risk of electrical shock and moving mechanical parts, moderate noise levels and working at heights, ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions
• Ability to work off boats or barges
• Ability to operate light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment and to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before March 5th, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process. 

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.