Deputy Director, Seaport

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree. Seven years of progressively responsible managerial and/or administrative experience in large-scale operations, logistics, transportation, maritime, public sector, or a similarly complex operational environment, to include supervisory experience.

Recruitment Notes

The Deputy Director provides executive leadership over port operations, public safety, facilities maintenance, maritime services, logistics, terminal operations, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable port operations. Oversee all port operations, including marine terminals, passenger boarding bridge operations, STS equipment, and strategic programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily port operations across cargo, cruise, security, facilities, harbor operations, and terminal management.
• Direct operational enhancements and performance improvements aligned with the department's long‑term strategic plans.
• Coordinate vessel operations, berth utilization, and maritime logistics.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol, Maritime Administration, and other regulatory bodies.
• Lead the department's operational risk management, emergency response readiness, and safety programs.
• Manage operational divisions budget execution, monitor expenditures, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead organizational improvement initiatives including process redesign, technology adoption, and performance management systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal maritime regulations, environmental standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate emergency operations, hurricane preparedness, and continuity planning.

About Miami-Dade County

Miami-Dade County (MDC) is the largest county in Florida with approximately 2.7 million residents, renowned for its vibrant culture and economic dynamism. MDC has operated since 1957 under a unique metropolitan system of government known as a "two-tier federation" with a strong Mayor and a 13 Board of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is the legislative body, consisting of 13 members elected from single-member districts. Members are elected and serve one four-year term and may serve up to two consecutive four-year terms. The Commission chooses a chairperson who presides over the BCC and appoints the members of legislative committees. In January 2025, the Miami-Dade County transitioned to include five Constitutional Offices with elected leaders including Sheriff, Clerk of Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and Supervisor of Elections.

Benefits

Miami-Dade County offers outstanding comprehensive benefits that includes full medical, dental, optional vision and disability insurance; optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts, 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and three floating holidays; vacation and sick leave; and employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System.

Applicants qualifying for employment will be subject to an extensive background check including, but not limited to, fingerprint checks, employment verification and other screening procedures. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.

All documents submitted in response to the advertisement are public records pursuant to Chapter 119 Florida Statutes.

Miami-Dade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Local and Federal law.

Seaport Security

Applicants qualifying for employment with the Miami-Dade Seaport Department will be subject to extensive security screening, including but not limited to fingerprint checks, employment verification, and other such procedures as may be mandated by federal, state, or local requirements. The security clearance required by federal law is a continuing condition of employment.