VANCOUVER, Wash. – Interested in working with amazing people and directing exciting projects at the third-largest port in Washington state?

The Port of Vancouver USA is seeking a permanent CEO/Executive Director and will open the position for applications on Saturday, Oct. 1. The position announcement, which will be posted to the port’s Job Center Web page and shared through advertisements and social media, closes at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24.

The port will conduct a vigorous recruitment and interview process. Staff will conduct the first round of interviews and narrow the field to a handful of highly qualified candidates. These candidates will meet with a stakeholder advisory committee comprised of community and business partners whose purposes overlap with the port’s mission, vision and goals. The committee will provide observations and feedback to port Director of Human Resources Jonathan Eder.

Next, candidates will be individually interviewed by each of the port’s commissioners. Once these interviews are complete, the commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss candidate qualifications. During the subsequent Board of Commissioners meeting, the commission is expected to vote on the candidate they believe is most qualified for the position.

Given this robust process, the port expects to bring a permanent CEO on board in the first quarter of 2017.

Those interested in learning more and applying can visit the port’s website, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, or contact the port’s Human Resources department at 360-693-3611 or jobs@portvanusa.com.

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The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us at www.portvanusa.com.