THE CROUCH HARBOUR AUTHORITY

Mark Wakelin LLB. MNI

Harbour Master/General Manager

Harbour Office, The Quay

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex CMO 8AS8

telephone Maldon (01621) 783602 E Mail mwakelin@crouchharbour.org

www.crouchharbour.org

Employment Vacancy

Part-Time River Patrol Officer

Crouch Harbour Authority is seeking a Part-time River Patrol Officer to assist in managing navigational and recreational activity on Rivers Crouch and Roach.

Hours: Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from Easter to Late October. 6 – 8 hours daily depending on tides. Occasional additional hours as required.

You will patrol the river using the authority’s 5.20m RIB and/or 27’ patrol launch to ensure that speed limits and regulations/byelaws are observed, harbour dues paid and good, considerate boating behaviour is maintained, especially in relation to Water skiing boats and Personal Watercraft (PWC).

Also to assist as available for other harbour work such as oil spill control, removal of obstructions etc.

You will be required to work afloat without direct supervision and to represent the harbour authority in direct contact with the public. Substantial experience of boating and practical boat handling is essential, preferably with experience of fast/planing craft. An understanding of sailing and yacht racing is desirable. Experience in application /enforcement of byelaws etc. and record keeping is very desirable. A pleasant, calm and polite demeanour is essential.

Physical fitness commensurate with operation of small open boats in estuarial conditions is required.

Remuneration: Hourly rate negotiable depending on experience.

A job description is available from the harbour office.

Please Apply in Writing enclosing a full C.V. and explaining how your abilities/experience suit this post. If shortlisted for the vacancy you will be asked to provide references.

Applications by Friday 2^nd April 2010 please.

Date 17 March 2010