Deputy Director, Seaport (Operations & Security)

Miami, Florida, Recruitment Notes: **If you previously applied for this position under JO102102 and are still interested, please submit a new application** 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.

To apply please click here ** Job Closing Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026** Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Seven (7) 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. Seaport Security Disclaimer: 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. 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. 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.