https://careers.aapa-ports.org Latest AAPA Career Center Jobs Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:36:07 Z https://careers.aapa-ports.org/jobs/rss/22096245/deputy-port-director https://careers.aapa-ports.org/jobs/rss/22096245/deputy-port-director Port Panama City, Florida, Port Panama City is a vibrant hub for trade and industry, handling over 2 million tons of breakbulk, bulk, and containerized cargo through its two deep-water terminals annually. The Port supports on-port heavy manufacturing and regional industries, providing essential logistics services and direct access to shippers, transportation networks, and steamship lines — ensuring top-quality service every day. Over the next five years the Port will invest $87 million in planned expansion projects that will increase terminal capacity, enhance cargo handling capabilities, and support industrial development, creating exciting opportunities for a team that drives growth and connects industries worldwide. The Port operates two deep-water terminals and an inland port industrial park. All three facilities are rail-served. The Port’s West Terminal includes six berths, three 100T Mobile Harbor Cranes, 300T Heavy-Lift Crane, a container terminal (27,702 TEUs), 290,000 square feet of general cargo warehouses, and a wood pellet export facility. The new East Terminal has one berth with a 260,000 square foot forest products warehouse and a forty car rail-yard. The East Terminal will support a second berth and up to 500,000 square feet of additional warehouses. The Port’s Intermodal Distribution Center (Inland Port) includes a 250,000 square foot distribution warehouse, a bulk rail transfer facility, and 140 acres available for future development. Port Panama City is seeking a strategic leader to drive growth, diversify cargo activity, and shape the future of trade in Northwest Florida. As the Deputy Port Director, you will champion the Port’s capabilities, develop new cargo opportunities through our marine terminals, and lead trade initiatives that connect regional and global supply chains. You will leverage the Port’s ocean, waterway, and inland networks to create innovative solutions for breakbulk, bulk, and containerized cargoes and oversee the Port’s day-to-day operations. Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, logistics, marketing, supply chain management, economics, or related field. In addition, candidates should have experience in the maritime industry with a good understanding of cargo markets, tenant relationships and shipping trends is essential; and experience with union and non-union labor is an important aspect of the position. Candidates from both the public and private sectors are encouraged to apply. Annual Salary: $165,000 to $200,000, DOQ Please apply on-line by March 27, 2026 at www.allianceRC.com . For questions, contact: David McDonald: dmcdonald@alliancerc.com Sherrill Uyeda: suyeda@alliancerc.com Main Office: (562) 901-0769 An Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer ALL RESUMES ARE SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE LAW. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:54:10 -0500 https://careers.aapa-ports.org/jobs/rss/22037993/senior-planner https://careers.aapa-ports.org/jobs/rss/22037993/senior-planner Fort Lauderdale, Florida, The Senior Planner at Port Everglades is responsible for assisting with the execution, development and implementation of the Planning Section's work, projects and studies.  This position serves as the principal professional and technical resource person for activities that support that the Port's planning goals and objectives are being achieved and thoroughly coordinated with local, regional and state partners and plans in an effort to obtain funding for capital projects.   Assists in the research and preparation of annual work programs and budget. Assists with capital grants writing and administration activities Assists with long- and short-range planning, including comprehensive planning, economic impact analyses, parking and traffic analysis and current planning for the Port Consults, coordinates and advises other departments, units and sections on planning related projects as assigned Coordinates and makes presentations at public meetings as assigned Supports the Assistant Director of Seaport Planning and Capital Grants in ensuring that Port planning goals and objectives are being accomplished Assists with grants application preparation and grants administration Assists with planning studies concerning trends and programs for Port development; and processes, analyzes and evaluates data Assists with the preparation and development of the Port master plans Coordinates all activities with assigned contracts and grants Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning or closely related field. Requires two (2) years responsible professional planning experience including two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience depending upon area of assignment.   Special Certifications and Licenses Required Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Port Security Identification Badge for the duration of employment. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:51:14 -0500