DIRECTOR OF MARITIME

Job Description:

DIRECTOR OF MARITIME

Description

Job Description

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The Director of Maritime is a senior executive of the Port, reporting to and serving at the pleasure of the Executive Director. The Director has overall responsibility for the strategic direction, fiscal management, administration and operations of the Port’s Maritime Division.

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Port’s maritime business, with responsibility for advancing the Seaport’s competitive position, strengthening relationships with customers and industry partners, and ensuring the efficient and financially sustainable operation of its maritime assets. As a member of the Port’s senior leadership team, the Director will play a central role in shaping the future of one of Northern California’s most important international trade gateways.

Examples of Duties

The Director will bring in-depth knowledge of maritime shipping, transportation logistics and/or related international trade industries, with particular expertise in container terminal operations and finance. Candidates should have strong familiarity with marine terminal procedures, agreements, tariffs, pricing structures, facilities, and applicable federal and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring at least seven years of progressively responsible maritime operations experience, including a minimum of three years in a senior executive leadership capacity as the senior or second-ranking executive of a division or organization. Candidates should have demonstrated experience leading an organization of comparable scale and complexity, including responsibility for a significant operating budget and workforce.

Additional critical qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Must have previous U.S. work experience and be eligible to work in the United States without restrictions.
• Executive-level budgeting experience and demonstrated ability to make sound operational decisions based on complex financial information.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working effectively in a unionized labor environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, interpersonal and stakeholder relations skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment, and diplomacy.

ADVISORIES:

Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with state and federal laws, the Port will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The Port is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the selection process and work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations during the selection process must notify Nancy Jeu at [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days of the closing date of the job announcement. The Port requires applicants to provide supporting medical documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation.

Immigration Reform and Control Act: In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Port will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. A Social Security card must be presented, and the name on it must match the name on the application.
The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Requirements

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Sue Dvonch, Managing Partner
Shey-Harding Executive Search
[email protected] | (562) 252-8516

To view the posting and apply online click here .

The initial close date for the search is Friday, October 23, 2026 . The Port of Oakland reserves the right to accept additional submissions after the close date.

The Port of Oakland'sbenefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

• The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
• The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
• The Port offers aDeferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

• From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
• 10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• 1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
• 13paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$325,000.00 - $370,000.00 Annually