The Deputy King's Harbour Master (DKHM) Gibraltar - MOD
Ministry of Defence
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 5th November 2024
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Job summary
The Deputy King’s Harbour Master (DKHM) in Gibraltar works in close coordination with the King’s Harbour Master (KHM) to deliver safe and timely operations within His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Gibraltar and Admiralty Waters. DKHM is responsible for: All maritime operations within Admiralty Waters (AW) in Gibraltar, Military shipping movements within British Gibraltar Territorial Waters (BGTW) and the Safe Operation of HMNB Gibraltar. Specifically, regarding Port Safety DKHM is to operate in accordance with (IAW) the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) and Defence Maritime Regulations (DMR). In the absence of KHM, DKHM is directly responsible to Commander British Forces, the Port Duty Holder IAW the PMSC. These responsibilities are underpinned by a robust assurance system and the accompanying safety documentation; all IAW with the PMSC and DMRs. In addition to the best practice of the PMSC, DKHM is also involved in the compilation and subsequent enforcement of the Warships in Harbour Site Safety Case, (WiHSSC) which facilitates safe ammunition movements within the MOD estate in Gibraltar.
The tour length is 3 years.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Strategic Command Transformation
Strategic Command is going through a significant transformation programme which aims to improve the way the Command conducts its business and delivers for Defence and the nation. Because of this, all posts within Strategic Command Headquarters and in time the wider organisation, are/will be subject to review and potential changes as we continuously improve across the period of the transformation programme. These changes may be minor or could be more substantive and will generate new opportunities. Throughout, the Command’s transformation programme is committed to following the MOD’s framework on managing and supporting people through the change process and places an emphasis on early and open consultation and engagement with the Command’s personnel and Trade Unions.
Job description
The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day maritime operations within HMNB Gibraltar and Admiralty Waters, while ensuring that a robust assurance system backed by current documentation and legislation supports these daily movements and reduces risk to “As low as reasonably practicable” (ALARP). DKHM will keep a close watch on the material state of the Naval Base and the maritime equipment within the Naval Base used to facilitate day-to-day operations. Both should be in the appropriate condition to safely support the required notice for the berths. DKHM also liaises with all stakeholders within Gibraltar to maximise local understanding and share information about maritime safety. Both DKHM and KHM advise Commander British forces when the risk is deemed to be above ALARP. In the absence of KHM, DKHM will act as KHM.
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Person specification
The following are required to conduct the Role Of Deputy Kings Harbour Master:
- Mariners Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualification. STCW 2/2 or equivalent (STCW 2/1 considered with suitable experience). This qualification generates the market skills payment.
- Navigational experience, ideally in pilotage Waters.
- A sound working knowledge of the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC).
- Experience in the Port/KHM environment.
- Harbour Master’s Course Qualification (or within 6 months of joining).
- Trained to Oil Spill Response (OSRP) Level 4. (Or within 6 months of joining).
- Formal VHF Operator Training (or within 6 months of joining).
Desirable:
- Pilotage experience or a pilot qualification.
- Project Management Qualification.
- An understanding of the Warships in Harbour Safety Case Procedures.
- Nuclear Emergency Procedure Experience.
- Experience in Maritime Risk Assessment Data Base (Preferably MARNIS)
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Evidence of qualification will be required at interview.
All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
DKHM Gibraltar attracts a Market Skills Payment of £13,000, subject to STCW qualification.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Annual Leave Entitlement Follows:
Applicants who joined the Civil Service, the UK Armed Forces, or the Public Sector before 2014 and have not been promoted since 2014, you are entitled to 31.5 days Annual Leave (known as legacy terms).
Applicants who joined the Civil Service after 2014 or have been promoted since 2014, you are entitled to the following Annual Leave per year (known as reformed terms) and MyHR automatically records this for you:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days which increases with each year of service to a maximum of 30 days per year
- 1 Privilege Day for the Sovereign’s birthday (unless your contract says otherwise)
- The UK typically has 8 Public Holidays each year which are in addition to your annual leave, a list of these can be found on the UK bank holidays - GOV.UK website.
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This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Selection process details
The Sift will be conducted on CV, Personal statement and the following behaviours:
- Leadership
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Developing Self and Others
- Communicating and Influencing
When choosing your Behaviour examples, please make sure you use real life scenarios that relate to your own experiences. Whilst technology may help to enhance your written submission, presenting the ideas of others or those generated by technology, could result in your application being rejected.
The interview will be assessed on the following Strengths:
- Team Leader
- Team Player
- Resilient
Applicants be sifted by HQBF Gibraltar and successful applicants contacted and invited for an interview.
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : The Kings Harbour Master Gibraltar (KHM)
- Email : simeon.godfey259@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : +350 5600 9622
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk
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