Description
As the Executive you will serve as principal interface between the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots and State licensed pilots, and among industry stakeholders including the shipping industry, environmental community, state and federal government regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public. This position advises the board on direction, strategic and initiative and then implements them as directed by the Board. You will do this through board understanding of rulemaking in the context of the maritime industry.
The Executive Director develops and implements policies, procedures, and program priorities consistent with policy established by the Board of Maritime Pilots and determines the most effective use of resources to execute agency goals and objectives. The Board develops maritime pilot licensing requirements, selects and licenses pilots, conducts investigations involving pilots and pilotage and sets pilotage rates.
This position also has general oversight responsibility for the conduct, classification, and scope of maritime incident and complaint investigations initiated by the Board, forwarding recommendations to the Board concerning results, analysis, and policy options on the outcome of licensing and incident investigations.
The Executive Director reports to a nine-member board that consists of three members of the public, three representatives from industry and three from pilot associations. The position reports to the Board Chair for operational oversight. All OBMP board members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. By statute, only public members are allowed to serve as the OBMP Board Chair.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
Legal & Policy Expertise – Ability to interpret and communicate laws, rules, and Board policies clearly.
Strong Communicator – Draft official communications and engages effectively with stakeholders.
Strategic Leader – Align Board goals with state priorities and manages complex projects.
Adaptable & Responsive – Handles urgent issues and shifting priorities under pressure.
Physically Capable – Able to travel, lift up to 25 lbs., and board vessels in varying conditions, including climbing a pilot ladder (wooden rungs connected by ropes) 10-25 feet up the side of a ship without being tied on.
Collaborative & Inclusive – Builds respectful relationships and promotes equity.
Analytical Thinker – Evaluates data and operations to support informed decisions.
