Town of Phippsburg - Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden

Start Date: May 28, 2024 | End Date: June 30, 2024
County: Sagadahoc County
Job Type: Other, Public Safety - Police

Town of Phippsburg

Harbormaster - Part Time

Shellfish Warden – Part Time

(Separate positions)

The Town of Phippsburg is looking to fill one Part-time Harbormaster position and one Part-time Shellfish Warden position. These positions are currently held separately, though preference may be given to candidates who are qualified and interested in filling both positions simultaneously. Further preference may be given to candidates who are also interested in filling Part-Time Patrol Officer shifts.

The positions require varying hours throughout the year averaging roughly 400 hours for each position, including training time. The majority of those hours are worked from Memorial Day through Labor Day, averaging an 8–10-hour work week throughout the summer season, including some evening and weekend shifts when summer boating and shellfish season is the busiest.

Candidates must be 21 years old, possess a valid Maine driver’s license, possess a High School Diploma or GED, have no criminal history, and pass a background check. Candidates who wish to be considered for Part-Time Patrol shift will also be required to undergo a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination.  The rate of pay is $24.75-$26.75 per hour depending on experience and training.

Preference given to Shellfish applicants who have completed the Phase I and/or Phase II Pre-Service Training Programs.  Harbormaster candidates must have attended or must attend within one year, the Maine Harbormaster Association Training. Shellfish Warden candidates must have attended or must attend within one year, the annual Shellfish Warden Training.

The Town of Phippsburg will provide all uniforms, equipment and will pay for training when hired.  The starting rate of pay is commensurate with experience.  The town will give preference to candidates who have experience in either position or training, skills, or certifications relating to the positions.

Applications can be downloaded online at www.phippsburg.com/forms or be picked up in person at the Phippsburg Town Hall during business hours (Monday – Friday, 9-1 and 2-5). 

Please submit a cover letter and a completed application to the Town of Phippsburg.  The deadline for applying is June 30th or until a qualified candidate is found.  We encourage applicants who have past Harbormaster or Shellfish Warden experience and certifications; however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

For more information: Job Posting - Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden (Separate Positions) - Town Notices - Town of Phippsburg

Questions should be directed to Ross McLellan at (207) 389-2653 and phipps@phippsburg.com during business hours. 

The Town of Phippsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.