Job Details

Port Director

Salary: $46.96 - $92.77 Hourly Location: Anchorage, AK Job Type: Regular / Full Time Job Number: 2025-00798 Department: Port of Alaska

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. Location: 2000 Anchorage Port Road.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties:

The Port Director is the chief administrator for the Port of Alaska, responsible for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the Port in accordance with Title XI of the Municipal Code ensuring effective operation of the Port and the highest and best use of Port facilities and land, maximizing cost-effectiveness and productivity within budgetary constraints and limitations. Takes operational and administrative direction from the Municipal Manager and policy direction from the Mayor. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics, or similar discipline, and ten (10) years of experience in Maritime Cargo Operations, logistics support, contracting, and/or transportation, at least two (2) of which were in a management capacity. OR Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics, or similar discipline, and eight (8) years of experience in Maritime Cargo Operations, logistics support, contracting, and/or transportation, at least two (2) of which were in a management capacity.

Must possess and/or obtain:

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Additional Important Information:

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-###-####. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-###-#### during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

• Health / Medical Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio, Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care, Health Savings Accounts
• Retirement: State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program, 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
• Employer Paid Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Paid Leave Plan, 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

Which best describes your completed level of education?

Which best describes your experience in Maritime Cargo Operations, logistics support, contracting, and/or transportation?

Which best describes your experience in a management capacity?

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

Required Question:

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage Address: 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone: (907) ###-#### Website: Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email