Port Control Tower Watch

Job Description

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 Watchto support unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

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.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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

• Thorough knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of harbor facilities and equipment
• Possesses good knowledge of nautical calculations and terminology
• Ability to plan and supervise the activities of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, boat operators, and passengers
• Ability to enforce local marine ordinances with tact and firmness
• Ability to work outdoors in warm and rainy environment

• 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
• 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.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).

• 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

• 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