Boatswain's Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Lead

U.S. Navy; Genoa (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist who forms the backbone of a ships crew. You will handle small boats, supervise deck tasks, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and advancement opportunities as you gain experience in seamanship, small boat handling, and watchstanding aboard surface ships or shore installations.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, including citizenship or residency and work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Ability to meet medical, vision, and dental standards, and pass fitness requirements.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and amphibious operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior ship surfaces.
• Conduct underway replenishment and cargo handling at sea.
• Stand security watches in port and underway and participate in naval ceremonies.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Clear communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (for officer positions)

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a seamanship and deck operations specialist who forms the backbone of a ships crew. You will handle small boats, supervise deck tasks, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight.

Expect hands-on outdoor work, frequent watches day and night, and advancement opportunities as you gain experience in seamanship, small boat handling, and watchstanding aboard surface ships or shore installations.