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NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Golf Superintendent - Operations (Golf Recurr) New Port Richey, FL, USA Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM Job: MGSS-Golf Superintendent - Golf Recurring (Operations) We are looking for ...

Logistec

Superintendent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Overview We are seeking an experienced Superintendent that is highly motivated and proactive leader to oversee daily port and terminal operations. This role is ideal for someone who demonstrates ...

Logistec

$100 - $125/hr

Overview We are seeking an experienced Superintendent that is highly motivated and proactive leader to oversee daily port and terminal operations. This role is ideal for someone who demonstrates ...

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Port Liberty

Manager, Yard Operations

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$54K - $81K/yr

Port Liberty Bayonne Employee Position: Manager, Yard Operations Department: Yard Operations ... Experience as a marine superintendent a plus. * Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days ...

Port Liberty

Manager, Yard Operations

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$55K - $83K/yr

Port Liberty Bayonne Employee Position: Manager, Yard Operations Department: Yard Operations ... Experience as a marine superintendent a plus. * Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days ...

Logistec

Superintendent

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Overview We are seeking an experienced Superintendent that is highly motivated and proactive leader to oversee daily port and terminal operations. This role is ideal for someone who demonstrates ...

Traylor Bros. Inc.

Superintendent

Cooper Landing, AK

The group also has a history of providing some of the country's largest port authorities and the ... Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all field operations for structural bridge concrete work ...

Amports

Marine Superintendent

MD · On-site

$38.99 - $54.59/hr

Summary/Objective The Marine Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and ... the Baltimore Port Terminal. • Assemble competent labor for operations, ensuring adequate ...

Traylor Construction Group

Superintendent

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The group also has a history of providing some of the country's largest port authorities and the ... Lead day‑to‑day field operations for cast‑in‑place segmental bridge construction, including ...

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How much do superintendent port operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for superintendent port operations in the United States is $83,967.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a superintendent port operations?

Superintendent Port Operations are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a port or terminal. Their duties include managing cargo handling, coordinating vessel schedules, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and supervising port staff. They play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, safe, and timely movement of goods through the port. Additionally, they often liaise with shipping lines, port authorities, and logistics providers to resolve operational issues and optimize processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a superintendent port operations?

To thrive as a Superintendent Port Operations, you need expertise in maritime logistics, port management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a degree in maritime studies or logistics and relevant operational experience. Familiarity with port management software, cargo handling systems, and safety certifications (such as ISPS or OSHA) is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication skills help coordinate teams and manage high-pressure situations. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant port operations while maximizing throughput and minimizing delays.

What are some common challenges faced by a superintendent port operations, and how can they be addressed?

Superintendent Port Operations often deal with challenges such as coordinating between diverse teams, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and managing unpredictable factors like weather or equipment breakdowns. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for addressing these challenges. Many superintendents also implement proactive maintenance schedules and utilize real-time data to anticipate and resolve operational bottlenecks. Building strong relationships with port authorities, shipping agents, and logistics providers can further streamline operations and minimize disruptions.

What is the difference between Superintendent Port Operations vs Dock Supervisor?

AspectSuperintendent Port OperationsDock Supervisor
CertificationsPort management, safety, and operational certificationsSafety and operational certifications, often similar
Work EnvironmentPort facilities, overseeing multiple docks and operationsDockside, supervising daily cargo handling and crew
Employer & IndustryPorts, shipping companies, logistics firmsShipping lines, terminal operators, port authorities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding port management rolesSupervising dock activities and cargo operations

While both roles involve port operations, the Superintendent Port Operations oversees overall port functions, strategic planning, and coordination across multiple docks, whereas the Dock Supervisor focuses on supervising daily cargo handling and dockside activities. The roles often require similar certifications and work environments, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Superintendent Port Operations job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,967 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Port Superintendent of Operations

Manhattan, NY • On-site

City of New York
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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City Of New York rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

628th of 857 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Administrative Public Health Sanitarian position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Administrative Public Health Sanitarian and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Please be aware that employees who do not take and pass the exam may not be able to continue in the provisional position.***
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Under supervision from Senior Port Captain, the selected candidate will be tasked with managing all aspects of vessel and crew scheduling. Including but not limited to liaison with treatment plants to monitor vessel activity and communicate schedule postings and revisions as necessary, and assume managerial responsibility for skimming vessel operations including vessel and crew assignments. Candidate will also support additional responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Senior Port Captain and/or Marine Section Chief of Operations.
ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH S - 82989

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 30 credits in the eh biological and/or physical sciences, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs, and general environmental sanitation, eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising staff performing food, drug and general environmental sanitation inspectors or related work; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in the biological and/or physical sciences, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However all candidates must have at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including 12 credits in the biological and/or physical sciences, and at least two years of experience as a public health sanitarian, including or supplemented by eighteen months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity as described in "1" or "2" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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