Veteran Fellow - Maritime Security Operations, Preparedness, & Resilience

The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in the following areas:

• Identifying transferable skills
• Exposure to a civilian work environment
• Career assistance
• Exposure to corporate business practices
• Mentoring
• Resume and interview assistance

This position will help fill a gap between day to day operations and long term preparedness in the Maritime Operations group. As a Veteran Fellow, you will help strengthen that connection and build out the readiness and resilience our maritime security program needs. This role offers a critical opportunity to enhance our overall operational posture.

• You will work with internal staff, helping strengthen the safety, security, and operational continuity of maritime facilities and assets by developing and implementing new preparedness strategies, coordinating cross‑functional incident response, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• You will support security and operational planning, readiness exercises, and partners with internal and external teams to enhance resilience against emerging threats and disruptions.
• You will monitor day‑to‑day operational conditions, identify vulnerabilities, and advance best practices that maintain safe, efficient, and reliable maritime operations.
• You will perform other related duties as assigned.

• A Veteran – You have a minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard). Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process. Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Maritime Operations – You bring military expertise in maritime operations and security, including familiarity with key regulatory frameworks such as Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. 
• Risk Assessment – You are proficient in risk assessment and preparedness planning, with the ability to support emergency response and continuity‑of‑operations in complex environments. 
• Project Manager – You can manage projects efficiently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and influence and advocate for meaningful change within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong Communicator – You are able to communicate with clarity working across internal teams and external partners to strengthen readiness and resilience.

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• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.

• Work Environment – This role is specifically located at Terminal 91, near the Magnolia Neighborhood. You will primarily work in an office environment. Occasional remote work may be available in accordance with the Port's Flexible Work Arrangement policy based upon business and operational needs.

   

• Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than six months.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

   

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The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
 

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

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Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.
 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

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