Port Conservancy Officer - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £33,000 - £36,463

Position attracts a discretional Market Skills Supplement of £7500
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer

C2
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
MOD
Navy
King's Harbour Master (KHM) (Plymouth)
Type of role:
Defence Operations
Environment and Sustainability
Governance
Operational Delivery
Science
Surveying
Working pattern:
Annualised hours, Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Plymouth, South West England, PL1 3

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Plymouth, South West England, PL2 2BGAbout the job

Job summary:

Devonport Naval Base has evolved into one of the largest bases of its kind in Western Europe and is today a key strategic Defence asset as a main operating and support base for the Royal Navy.

The King's Harbour Master (KHM) is accountable to the Naval Base Commander (Devonport) for safe and efficient management and protection of the Port of Plymouth including the preservation of life, protection of the environment, protection of property and the continuity of the business within the port whilst overseeing MoD primacy within the harbour.

KHM acts as the Statutory Harbour, Pilotage and Lighthouse Authority for the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, with local legislative powers provided by public statute.

KHM is responsible for all conservancy duties, navigational safety and traffic regulation of all vessels bound to and from the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, the Port of Plymouth (Cattewater), Millbay and Sutton Harbour.

The PCO manages the conservancy and environmental protection within the Dockyard Port of Plymouth so it is fit for use as a port and that the harbour is in a fit condition for a vessel to utilise it safely and provide users with adequate information about conditions in the harbour.

The position is to be located at either Port Control Station (Longroom or Flag) with some home working available and is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description:

The Port Conservancy Officer is a key officer in the day to day running of the KHM area of jurisdiction; primary areas of the position are as follows:

Management and defect monitoring of Aids to Navigation (AtoNs)
Oversight and day to day management of the dredging activity conducted on behalf of the MoD including detailed understanding of the hydrographic output
Monitor environmental issues within the Dockyard Port and ensure environmental issues are deconflicted with MOD interests including interface with the KHM chaired Tamar Estuaries Consultative Forum (TECF)
Monitor harbour developments and advise KHM on any impacts on the port including monitoring and reporting on maritime infrastructure and furniture
Compile and manage the long term plan and risk assessment for periodic hydrographic surveys in the Dockyard Port of Plymouth
Publication of Notices to Mariners and Navigation Warnings as relevant to the Conservancy department
Primary point of contact and management of information between KHM and the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA
Trinity House), UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) etc.
Manage and operate the port tide gauges and current meters including management of the contractual arrangements for maintenance
Manage the KHM GIS and associated data
Produce and distribute data for public use (tidal information etc.)
Administration of local mooring licences

Person specification:

The PCO is the main professional advisor to the KHM on all conservancy issues within the Dockyard Port waters.

They will be the lead advisor on environmental matters, dredging, planning consultations including advising on any physical changes to the construct of the port, changes in port users or developments in legislation / others regulations which may have an impact on the port or its operation.

The role requires attention to detail, an analytical mind, diplomatic skills, and comprehensive understanding of the maritime world and the environmental protection it is afforded.

This is a very exciting opportunity to become central to the successful operation of the Port of Plymouth, and is a great opportunity to build a career in the ports sector.

The postholder must adhere to the NBC(D) Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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