The Port of Houston Authority is an equal opportunity
employer. PHA prohibits discrimination because of age,
sex, religion, national origin, race or physical disability.
To apply for any of these positions, please email Deborah
Garner.
Administrative Assistant I
This position reports
to the Communications Manager.
Requirements:
•
Must have a high
school education; some college work desired.
•
Two (2) to five (5) years
of administrative or secretarial experience
preferred.
•
Must have excellent oral
and written communication skills with clear
telephone diction and etiquette.
•
Must
be proficient in basic computer software applications
and office equipment (e.g. fax, copier) operations.
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Must have appropriate interpersonal
skills.
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Must
have a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
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Must provide attention to
detail and exhibit adept ability to work on
deadlines.
Administrative Assistant I
This position reports
to the Community Relations Manager.
Requirements:
•
Must have two
(2) years of college education and five (5)
years of administrative experience.
•
Must have strong organizational
skills with attention to detail.
•
Must have excellent oral
and written communication skills.
•
Must
be proficient with personal computers and Microsoft
Office Professional XP.
•
Must be capable of working
with only moderate supervision and with frequent
interruptions.
•
Must exhibit friendly and
courteous customer service skills and a cooperative
spirit.
Construction Inspector
This position reports
to the Chief Construction Inspector.
Requirements:
•
Must have a high
school diploma or equivalent; ten (10) years
experience in heavy and/or marine construction
inspection; vocational training in reading blueprints
or comparable experience.
•
Must be able to work independently;
responsible for contractor's strict adherence
of materials and procedure in plans and specifications.
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Must be able to stand and
observe details attentively while being frequently
interrupted. Must be able to work to meet deadlines.
Must be capable of excellent mobility around
construction sites and able to climb ladders
and stairs, capable of working at heights up
to 200 feet above grade and move through crawlways
in structures and equipment. Must be able to
operate motor vehicle without special equipment.
•
Must
be capable of performing written calculations
and producing project documentation. Must be
able to read and write English.
•
Color vision required. Must
be capable of communicating with engineers,
CADD operators, consultants, contractors and
members of the public. Must be able to use a
norman telephone.
Contract Administrator - Engineering
This position reports
to the Administrative Manager.
Requirements:
•
Must have a high
school education or equivalent; three (3) years
experience in contract administration preferred.
•
Must be knowledgeable in
contract requirements, terms and conditions
for engineering services and construction contracts.
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Must be familiar with bond
procedures for payment and performance bonds.
•
Must
be familiar with insurance related to construction
operations.
•
Must have excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Must also
be capable of communicating with staff and outside
contractors, consultants and general public
in a professional manner.
•
Must
be proficient with MS Office Professional XP
and MS Office Access.
•
Must be capable of accessing
files and operating copying and other office
equipment machines.
•
Works
independently with supervision from the Administrative
Manager.
•
Must be detailed oriented.
Facility Security Officer
This position reports
to the Port Security & Emergency Operations
Manager.
Requirements:
•
Must have a minimum
of seven (7) years experience in security related
operations; two (2) years experience directly
related to the Marine Transportation Security
Act preferred.
•
General knowledge on a range
of issues such as: security administration,
relevant international maritime security laws,
federal maritime security regulations, current
security threat assessments, risk analysis methodology,
inspections control procedures and conduction
of audits.
•
Must be able to pass a criminal
background check, physical examination and drug/alcohol
screening test.
•
Must
be able to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification
Credential (TWIC) card within three (3) months
of employment.
•
Must have a valid Driver's
License.
•
Must
have intermediate skills with MIcrosoft Office
Suite of applications.
•
Must have excellent written
and verbal communication skills as well as presentation
skills.
NOTE:
This job is identified
as a mission essential position.
Financial Planning Analyst
This position reports
to the Financial Planning Manager.
Requirements:
•
Bachelor's degree
in Business, Financial Accounting or a related
field or extensive training and experience in
Port financial planning; Master's degree is
preferred.
•
Must have a minimum of four
(4) years experience in business planning and
business analysis.
•
Must have comprehensive computer
skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, database
software and other automated financial systems
and applications software. Knowledge of Lawson,
Crystal and JD Edwards is preferred.
•
Must
have the ability to compile, analyze interpret
and present annual financial reports, statements
and/or projections.
•
Must have skills in examining
and re-engineering operations and procedures.
•
Must
have the ability to provide technical guidance
in area of expertise.
•
Must have the ability to
plan, assist in implementing financial information
and control systems.
PHA Internship Program
The Port of Houston
Authority's college internship program is open
to students who are permanent residents of Harris
County, Texas and currently enrolled in undergraduate
or graduate degree programs.
Housing and transportation
are not included. Pre-employment drug screening
is mandatory for all selected candidates.
For more information
about the internship program, call human resources
at 713-670-2816.
Resumes
for any open positions may also
be submitted in person during
normal business hours from 8 a.m.
until 5 p.m. at PHA’s executive
office located at 111 East Loop
North (exit 29 off Loop 610) in
Houston.
NOTE: The following
job announcement is not a Port of
Houston Authority position:
HISD's
Stephen F. Austin High School and
Jack Yates High School seek maritime
career professionals to fill the
position of Maritime Academy Instructor
for the 2009-2010 school year.
For
more information contact:
Tim
Mealy, Asst. Principal, Austin High
School at (713) 924-1600 or tmealey@houstonisd.org.
Rosanne
Applewhite, Asst. Principal, Yates
High School at (713) 748-5400 or
rapplewh@houstonisd.org
Last updated: 06/25/09
Port
of Houston Authority
111 East Loop North • Houston, Texas 77029
P.O. Box 2562 • Houston, Texas 77252-2562
Phone: 713-670-2400
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