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Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411625
Department: Port Ops Harbor Line Handlers
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the job of Linehandler at Port Everglades.
*Must be able to work weekends and holidays*
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
General Description
Performs manual work involved in the securing and removing of ship's dock lines at Port Everglades.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
No experience required.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Requires the ability to swim (successful candidate must pass a swim assessment).
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
-2 years of experience in safely operating small commercial marine vessels.
-2 years of experience handling lines to dock/undock vessels.
-2 years of experience as a United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine seaman.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
- Dock and sail vessels.
- Clean the docks, trucks, office and berth.
- Tie down ships in berth and release ships from berth.
- Catch and throw heaving lines from ships docking.
- Drive and maintain line handling equipment.
- Pull and throw heaving lines from ships docking/sailing.
- Pull mooring lines down the dock and securing to bollards. Also, remove mooring lines from bollards.
- Perform related work as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications?
02
Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
03
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
04
Are you able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance?
05
Are you able to swim, fully clothed and with a life vest on? (Candidates must pass a post-offer swim test)
06
This job is shift-based; 3:45PM - 12:15AM and 11:45PM - 8:15AM. Are you able to work either of these shifts, including holidays, weekends, and /or extended hours that includes coming in prior to the start of the assigned shift and working past the end of the assigned shift?
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Describe any experience you possess working at a Port or closely related experience, such as a shipboard deck department member, or in tug and towing operations, or heavy industrial manual labor.
Required Question
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411625
Department: Port Ops Harbor Line Handlers
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the job of Linehandler at Port Everglades.
*Must be able to work weekends and holidays*
Benefits of Broward County Employment
- Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
- Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
- Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
- Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
- Paid Parental Leave
- High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually - Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to 2,600K a year.
General Description
Performs manual work involved in the securing and removing of ship's dock lines at Port Everglades.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
No experience required.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Requires the ability to swim (successful candidate must pass a swim assessment).
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
-2 years of experience in safely operating small commercial marine vessels.
-2 years of experience handling lines to dock/undock vessels.
-2 years of experience as a United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine seaman.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
- Dock and sail vessels.
- Clean the docks, trucks, office and berth.
- Tie down ships in berth and release ships from berth.
- Catch and throw heaving lines from ships docking.
- Drive and maintain line handling equipment.
- Pull and throw heaving lines from ships docking/sailing.
- Pull mooring lines down the dock and securing to bollards. Also, remove mooring lines from bollards.
- Perform related work as required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications?
- Yes
- No
02
Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
- Currently possess a TWIC.
- Don't currently have a TWIC, but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades.
- Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades.
03
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
- Yes
- No
04
Are you able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you able to swim, fully clothed and with a life vest on? (Candidates must pass a post-offer swim test)
- Yes
- No
06
This job is shift-based; 3:45PM - 12:15AM and 11:45PM - 8:15AM. Are you able to work either of these shifts, including holidays, weekends, and /or extended hours that includes coming in prior to the start of the assigned shift and working past the end of the assigned shift?
- Yes
- No
07
Describe any experience you possess working at a Port or closely related experience, such as a shipboard deck department member, or in tug and towing operations, or heavy industrial manual labor.
Required Question
