PORT MARKETING MANAGER

Salary: $101,894.00 - $148,978.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1781 OP 2024/11/01 R
Department: Harbor
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$101,894 to $148,978
NOTE :
Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
A Port Marketing Manager promotes increased use of Port of Los Angeles facilities, solicits business from steamship companies, railroads, truck lines, shippers, importers, manufacturers, producers, and shippers of bulk commodities; represents the Port before chambers of commerce, trade organizations and other business and governmental groups locally, nationally and internationally; investigates terminal operational problems; and conducts studies of pricing problems and recommends changes in Port of Los Angeles tariffs.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and
2. Two years of full-time paid experience in logistics management; or marine terminal management; or solicitation for a shipping business such as: a land transportation company, a third-party logistics provider, a freight forwarder/customs broker, and/or a shipping line or port.

One additional year of the above experience may be substituted for each year of the required education lacking.
PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
2. A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
3. Upon appointment, a Port Marketing Manager will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage and per diem will be paid in accordance with established policies.
4. For Requirement #1, applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.
5. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
6. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or transcripts to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
7. Experience in the steamship industry or experience with a major corporation actively involved in importing and/or exporting is especially desirable.
8. Knowledge of container or omni port terminal management, marketing, planning and/or operations is especially desirable.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions:
The ability to speak or write a language other than English.
NOTE :
Applicants who desire to be considered for this Selective Certification must specify the other language(s) that they can speak or write in the appropriate box on the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification.
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .
NOTE :
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight:
Interview: 100%
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Self-Management; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Teamwork; Flexibility; Oral Communication; Listening; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: port marketing and sales principles and techniques; procedures and factors to consider when selecting the type of carrier and method of shipping both domestically and internationally; methods, materials, facilities, modes of transportation, and procedures used in the supply chain industry; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Port Marketing Manager.
Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JANUARY 13, 2025 to JANUARY 24, 2025 .
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at .
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
5. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
6. Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates.
7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
8. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.
9. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
10. If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores all candidates are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate's City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.

Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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01
To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03
I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04
REQUIREMENT #1 - Education:
I have GRADUATED from an accredited four-year college or university.IMPORTANT NOTES:
I understand that qualifying education MUST be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
I understand that I MUST list my school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. I understand that failure to provide this information may result in my application not being considered further in this examination.
I understand that in order to expedite the process of providing proof of education to the Personnel Department, I am encouraged to attach a copy of my qualifying degree or transcripts to my on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachment's section.

• Yes
• No

05
(Education)
I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university, but have completed the following number of semester or quarter units:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
I understand that qualifying education MUST be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at
I understand that I MUST list my school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. I understand that failure to provide this information may result in my application not being considered further in this examination.
I understand that in order to expedite the process of providing proof of education to the Personnel Department, I am encouraged to attach a copy of my qualifying degree or transcripts to my on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachment's section.

• 30 semester or 45 quarter units
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units
• 120 semester or 180 quarter units
• This statement does not apply to me

06
REQUIREMENT #2 - Experience:
I have the following amount of full-time experience in logistics management; or marine terminal management; or solicitation for a shipping business such as: a land transportation company, a third-party logistics provider, a freight forwarder/customs broker, and/or a shipping line or port.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You MUST provide detailed information, including examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

• 17 months or less
• 18 months to 23 months
• 24 months to 29 months
• 30 months to 35 months
• 36 months to 41 months
• 42 months to 47 months
• 48 months to 53 months
• 54 months to 59 months
• 60 months to 65 months
• 66 months to 71 months
• 72 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me

07
REQUIREMENT #2 - Experience:
I have the following full-time paid experience in the following areas:NOTE: check all that apply

• Logistics management
• Marine terminal management
• Solicitation for a shipping business
• This statement does not apply to me

08
REQUIREMENT #2 - Experience:
For the full-time experience claimed in Supplemental Question #7, please list the job title(s) or class title(s) you are claiming which provides experience in logistics management; or marine terminal management; or solicitation for a shipping business and the employer(s) or department(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below: Please enter N/A if this does not apply to you.IMPORTANT NOTES:
You MUST provide detailed information, including examples of this experience in the Work Experience Section of your application. Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.
09
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions.
The ability to speak or write a language other than English.

• I understand these statements entirely and to their fullest.

10
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
For Selective Certification purposes, please answer the following statement:
Other than English, I am able to speak the following language(s): (Select those that apply)

• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• Other
• This statement does not apply to me.

11
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, indicate the language you are able to speak in the text box below.
12
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION:
For Selective Certification purposes, please answer the following statement:
Other than English, I am able to write in the following language(s): (Select those that apply)

• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Japanese
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• Other
• This statement does not apply to me.

13
If you selected "Other" in the previous question, indicate the language you are able to write in the text box below.
14
IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question