Anchorage, Alaska
Vessel Agent of Operations Job Opening in Anchorage, Alaska - urpose of Job: To facilitate vessel arrival and departure to and from port and to attend to all crew, cargo, and other related matters on behalf of the Principal in both an office and onsite setting. Duties and Responsibilities: Be familiar with CBP-customs and CBP-immigration procedures in order to enter/clear vessels at the customs-house, present foreign crew for processing and handle other customs procedures as required by the Principal. Be able to attend to arriving and departing crewmembers at the airport, local hotels and other locations throughout the city in order to facilitate the needs of the Principal. Hours are varied and may require an agent to work a flexible schedule. Assist in a variety of accounting, administration, and freight processing and other office functions depending on the need of the Principal. Monitor all costs and approve expenses to ensure that the Company always has sufficient funds to cover same. Order pilots, tugs and tie up service for the vessel's arrival. Arrange for various governmental authorities to attend the vessel upon arrival in order to be able to handle cargo and conduct other business while in port. Liaise with stevedores and port authorities to ensure that the vessel is guaranteed a berth and will be able to discharge or load cargo. Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and repair companies when required by the vessel. Board the vessel on arrival to coordinate documentation for authorities such as U.S. Coast Guard, Customs, and Immigration services. Ensure that cargo work has commenced in a timely manner and as per Principal's instructions. Visit the vessel daily or as frequently as needed to resolve any problems. Attend to the Master's requirements. Ensure that the vessel and crew are complying with all federal, state and port laws and regulations, and that the vessel and Principal are kept current on laws and all the various requirements. Provide ongoing communications and report including recap upon sailing to the Principal in order to keep them accurately informed on vessel status. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Must be willing to work irregular hours, including rotational weekend duty and evenings. Must have good organizational and communications skills, including written and verbal. Must be capable of attending vessels in remote ports in Alaska, many of which can only be accessed by commercial or chartered aircraft. Must be able to drive company or personal automobile to/from airport, customs-house, local hotels, local retail store, medical facilities and other locations throughout Anchorage and other communities depending on the vessel location. Must be willing to submit to a through background check. Must possess a valid Alaska driver's license and a clean driving record. Must be willing to submit to random drug and alcohol testing, as required by our Principals. Must be capable of boarding ships, both at anchor and dockside, via stationary or moving ladder or gangway, carrying applicable paperwork, laptop computer, cellular phone, small packages and be able to navigate irregular surfaces. Must be capable of lifting up to 60 lbs OJT, EOE, salary, benefits, and 401K
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 /month
Job Location:
Anchorage, AK
Required license or certification:
drivers
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