Ventura Port District
1603 Anchors Way Drive, Ventura, California 93001 United States
Posted: Aug 06, 2025
Salary: $92,148 - $138,312 USD Annually
Apply By: Nov 04, 2025
Full Time
Administration and Management
Facilities Management
Project Management
Management
Primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Managing daily operations of the Marina Department with a focus on commercial fisheries.
- Overseeing the Ventura Harbor Village Commercial Marina, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
- Coordinating fish offloading logistics and related infrastructure support.
- Developing and executing short- and long-term strategic goals to support commercial fisheries.
- Leading the development, implementation, and monitoring of marina and fisheries-related capital improvement projects.
- Advocating for the interests of the commercial fishing and aquaculture sectors locally, regionally, and statewide.
- Preparing and presenting reports, budgets, and recommendations to the General Manager and Board of Commissioners.
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, permits, and environmental standards.
Procurement of Services
- Initiating and managing contracts for maintenance and repair of marina and fisheries infrastructure.
- Overseeing vendor relationships, including competitive bidding, negotiations, and performance evaluations.
- Ensuring procurement procedures comply with District policies and public agency requirements.
- Coordinating with consultants and contractors on infrastructure development and repair projects.
Tenant Relations
- Acting as primary liaison with commercial fishery tenants and commercial vessel operators.
- Negotiating and managing slip agreements, leases, and license agreements.
- Responding to and resolving tenant concerns and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Fostering strong working relationships with stakeholders to promote collaborative harbor use.
Financial Responsibilities
- Developing and managing department budgets, including revenue forecasting and expenditure tracking.
- Overseeing billing and collections for commercial slips and lease agreements.
- Ensuring proper financial reporting and record-keeping practices are in place and adhered to.
- Recommending rate adjustments and capital improvement investments to the General Manager.
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The Ventura Port District is an Independent Special District that owns and operates Ventura Harbor within the City of Ventura. The District was established on April 8, 1952, by an election and majority vote of the citizens of Ventura. The beautiful coastal community of Ventura is considered one of the most desirable places to live, offering miles of beaches and oceanfront recreation with Ventura Harbor a prime destination. The Harbor provides an exceptional destination for locals and visitors.
