Port Director Job Opening Port Isabel- San Benito Navigation

Port Director Job Opening Port Isabel- San Benito Navigation District 250 Industrial Drive, Port Isabel, TX 78578 Duties The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District is seeking the next Port Director for the port. The selected candidate will head a growing and successful port operation, with diversified activities that include economic development projects, and marine terminal operations. Dry bulk, breakbulk, and projects cargoes are the main cargo types at port tenant operated terminals: liquid bulk tankers dominate ship channels activity. Credentials Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a suitable disciple and/or ten years of progressive experience in the port and maritime industry or equivalent experience in public administration. Significant exposure to dredging activities, Coast Guard regulations and port security measures will be expected. Intergovernmental relations skills, strong financial management abilities, and negotiating skills are essential to continuing the capital program and business strategies. Familiarity with marine maintenance and construction projects, marketing terminal and property holdings, and the relationship of ports to State and Federal transportation activities will round out the successful candidate experience. Excellent communication skills adaptable to different constituencies in the community, maritime sector, and state and federal governments will be import ant. Applications Resumes should be sent to Ana@pisbnd.com by Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Receipt will be acknowledged by return email.