About the job

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Port Control Tower Watch to support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

The Port Controller is responsible for assigning docking and mooring spaces and maintaining navigable channels to ensure the safe and orderly flow of boating traffic in a harbor.

• Assists in the enforcement of marine ordinances and studies
• Operates the communication nets for all marine traffic
• Ensures all logbooks and records are properly maintained
• Prepares reports of harbor activities
• Records movements of all vessels in and out of the harbor
• Communicates times of departures
• Arranges requests for emergency assistance
• Maintains orderly and safe boating conditions and enforces local marine ordinances
• Supervises the maintenance of markers, buoys, floats, etc., and submits requisitions for the purchase of harbor equipment
• Assigns mooring spaces to power and sail boats
• Surveys and records the number, size and types of boats using harbor facilities
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, marine conservation, marine construction, marine transportation, marine maintenance, commercial fishing or as a merchant or United States Navy seaman
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment
• Possesses good knowledge of nautical calculations and terminology
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Marine Conservation, Marine Transportation, Marine Maintenance or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Possession of a current United States Coast Guard Master’s license preferred
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Valid country driver's license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces
• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable
• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions
• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job

• Assists in the enforcement of marine ordinances and studies
• Operates the communication nets for all marine traffic
• Ensures all logbooks and records are properly maintained
• Prepares reports of harbor activities
• Records movements of all vessels in and out of the harbor
• Communicates times of departures
• Arranges requests for emergency assistance
• Maintains orderly and safe boating conditions and enforces local marine ordinances
• Supervises the maintenance of markers, buoys, floats, etc., and submits requisitions for the purchase of harbor equipment
• Assigns mooring spaces to power and sail boats
• Surveys and records the number, size and types of boats using harbor facilities
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

• Good knowledge of nautical calculations and terminology
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills

• Four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, marine conservation, marine construction, marine transportation, marine maintenance, commercial fishing or as a merchant or United States Navy seaman
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Marine Conservation, Marine Transportation, Marine Maintenance or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Possession of a current United States Coast Guard Master’s license preferred
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Valid country driver's license.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).