Boatswain’s Mate: Deck Ops & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Due West (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill coverage

Job summary

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and exterior surfaces.

Expect outdoor work in varied conditions and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities. You will work closely with the deck department and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions; a bachelor’s degree for officer positions.

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

Communication

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer positions

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking Boatswains Mates to serve as seamanship and deck operations experts. You will stand watches as helmsman and lookout, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling while maintaining deck equipment and exterior surfaces.

Expect outdoor work in varied conditions and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities. You will work closely with the deck department and have opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.