Many well-paid maritime port jobs available in Puget Sound region. Here’s where to apply
Are you interested in working in the maritime industry at one of Washington state’s many ports? There are currently multiple openings at the ports of Tacoma, Olympia and Bellingham. Jobs range from public relations positions to engineering, landscaping, security and more.
Following is a list of current vacant positions at Puget Sound ports. To view more in-depth information on each position’s qualifications and responsibilities, visit the respective web pages for the ports of Tacoma, Olympia and Bellingham.
Port of Tacoma
Salary: $119,064 - $190,728 annually
Summary: The director provides direction for the development, control and monitoring of the port’s security operations and plans.
Deadline: Unspecified
Salary: $95,652 - $153,024 annually
Flexible/hybrid remote possibility
Summary: The HR manager leads development and implementation of the port’s classification and compensation programs and is responsible for policies and procedures related to staffing and compensation.
Deadline: Unspecified
Project Manager I, Engineering
Salary: $82,164 - $131,400 annually
Summary: The manager is responsible for oversight on capital improvement projects, engineering design and is involved in projects involving buildings, site development, waterfront structures, railroads and utilities.
Deadline: Unspecified
Salary: $84,636 - $135,348 annually
Summary: The property manager maintains positive relations with various federal, state and local agencies, economic development agencies, port customers and tenants, real estate brokers, investors and other parties.
Deadline: Unspecified
Seasonal Maintenance (temporary)
Wage: $20 hourly
Summary: The individual in this position performs grounds work, which includes maintaining right-of-ways, top of banks, vegetation, native species and grasses and removing invasive species. The position is expected to last up to three months.
Deadline: Unspecified
Salary: $95,652 - $153,024 annually
Flexible/hybrid remote possibility
Summary: The analyst works with vendors and stakeholders to lead the stewardship, expansion and support of the Port Community System, a suite of applications providing visibility to stakeholders throughout the supply chain, and the port’s public website.
Deadline: Unspecified
Port of Olympia
Communications and Marketing Senior Manager
Salary: $94,981 - $142,478 annually
Summary: This managerial position develops and manages the overall strategy for communications, marketing and outreach and orchestrates communications, marketing, and outreach for all Port divisions, with engagement and support from division directors.
Deadline: Open until filled
Contract and Grant Administrator
Salary: $64,817 - $97,226 annually
Summary: The administrator is responsible for developing and implementing the port’s contracting procedures, processes, and systems for procurement, both pre-award and post-award contract functions.
Deadline: Open until filled
Port of Bellingham
Marine Life Center Education Specialist (part time)
Wage: $21.26 - $31.89 hourly
Summary: The education specialist assists with day-to-day operations and developing curriculum, scheduling and leading class visits in the Marine Life Center.
Deadline: June 16, 5 p.m.
Marine Life Center Representative (part time)
Wage: $19.15 - 28.73 hourly
Summary: The representative provides customer service to patrons and community members, coordinating file organization, applications and a digital online presence.
Deadline: June 16, 5 p.m.
