Description

Supervises

Two (2) full-time employees; seasonal marina employees; seasonal parks employees

Position Summary

The Parks / Harbormaster Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations, maintenance, and administration of all City parks and the F. Grant Moore Municipal Marina, boat launches, docks, and waterfront public facilities.

This position serves as the City’s designated Harbormaster and is responsible for enforcing City marina ordinances and marina rules, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, managing marina reservations and slip rentals, and providing leadership to full-time and seasonal staff.

The position works closely with the Parks and Recreation Commission to support long-range planning, capital improvements, conservation initiatives, and community programming consistent with the City of Boyne City’s strategic goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of major duties. Employees may be required to perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Department Leadership & Administration

• Supervises, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and disciplines assigned full-time and seasonal staff, including employees covered under collective bargaining agreements.
• Exercises supervisory authority in accordance with City personnel policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including authority to recommend hiring, discipline, suspension, and termination in coordination with the City Manager.
• Builds trust, fosters teamwork, and motivates both seasonal and permanent employees.
• Establishes work priorities, assigns tasks, and monitors performance, productivity, and safety.
• Develops and implements departmental policies, goals, and operational procedures.
• Attends City Commission meetings as requested.
• Attends and actively participates in monthly Parks and Recreation Commission meetings; serves as staff liaison and works collaboratively with the Commission on planning, programming, ordinance recommendations, and capital improvement priorities.
• Prepares reports, recommendations, and presentations for City leadership.

Parks Operations & Maintenance

• Oversees maintenance, safety, and improvement of all City parks, open spaces, and waterfront facilities.
• Coordinates routine and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Oversees playground inspections, trails, landscaping, irrigation, park amenities, and public facilities.
• Assists in development and implementation of short- and long-range planning documents, including capital improvement plans.
• Coordinates with other City departments on shared services and infrastructure projects.
• Supports community events and park-based programming in collaboration with staff, volunteers, and event organizers.

Marina & Harbormaster Responsibilities Facility Management

• Oversees operations of the F. Grant Moore Municipal Marina, including 42 slips (fixed and floating docks), broadside/shoppers’ dock, public pier, fish cleaning station, and boat launch ramps.
• Manages seasonal and transient slip rentals, reservations, waitlists, check-in/check-out procedures, and customer service.
• Ensures proper functioning of marina amenities including water, electricity, restrooms, showers, ice service, and related facilities.
• Monitors and oversees operations at Veterans Park Launch and North Boyne Launch, ensuring compliance with launch rules and coordinating attendant staffing as required.

Regulation & Enforcement

• Enforces City Marine Ordinance and Marina Rules & Regulations, including speed limits, no-wake zones, docking permits, quiet hours, fishing policies, pet regulations, and safety requirements.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and other boating safety laws.
• Coordinates with law enforcement, marine patrol, emergency services, and regulatory agencies as needed.

Public Safety & Environmental Protection

• Responds to emergencies related to harbor and waterway operations, including vessel issues, environmental hazards, and severe weather events.
• Implements and maintains clean marina best practices and environmental stewardship initiatives.
• Develops and maintains marina emergency response procedures and incident documentation protocols.

Financial & Administrative Duties

• Administers marina fee structures in accordance with City policy, including dockage, launch, permit, and related fees.
• Maintains accurate records of mooring assignments, reservations, dock usage, customer correspondence, and financial transactions.
• Prepares operational, financial, and incident reports for the City Manager and City Commission.
• Assists with annual budget preparation and monitors departmental revenues and expenditures.

Maintenance & Capital Improvements

• Oversees routine maintenance and inspection of docks, piers, floats, ramps, and related marina infrastructure.
• Identifies and prioritizes repair and replacement needs.
• Participates in long-term planning for marina expansion and infrastructure upgrades, including dock replacement, electrical systems, water systems, and fire suppression improvements.

Community & Visitor Relations

• Provides exceptional customer service to residents and visitors.
• Educates the public regarding rules, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Liaises with local tourism organizations, downtown businesses, and event coordinators regarding waterfront access and special events.
• Responds to public concerns in a professional and timely manner.

Financial Management & Organizational Skills

• Prepares and administers annual parks and marina budgets.
• Monitors revenues, expenditures, and cost control measures.
• Manages multiple projects, timelines, and operational priorities simultaneously.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) for budgeting, reporting, scheduling, and administrative documentation.
• Maintains accurate electronic and paper records.

Requirements

Knowledge of

• Marina and harbor operations
• Municipal park management practices
• Michigan boating laws and marine safety regulations
• Public budgeting and municipal finance
• Principles of employee supervision and personnel management
• Occupational safety and risk management standards

Skills in

• Leadership and staff supervision
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)
• Project and program management
• Conflict resolution and regulatory enforcement
• Customer service and public engagement
• Basic mathematical calculations including percentages and ratios

Ability to

• Operate small vessels and marina equipment
• Work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Make sound decisions during emergency or enforcement situations
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak marina season
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework or degree in marine management, public administration, environmental science, parks and recreation, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in marina operations, parks operations, municipal public works, or related field, including supervisory experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
• Boating safety certification (or ability to obtain).
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• Harbormaster certification (or ability to obtain).

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both office and field environments, including docks, parks, boat launches, and waterfront facilities. Duties require exposure to weather, water hazards, public events, and peak seasonal demands (mid-May through mid-October). Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required during peak season.