Boatswain's Mate: Deck & Small-Boat Ops Lead

U.S. Navy; South River (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a frontline seamanship specialist responsible for deck operations, small boat handling, and leading Sailors on watch. The role includes flight deck support, cargo handling, and security duties, with opportunities to advance through on-the-job qualification and structured training.

Assignments occur on surface ships and shore installations, in varied conditions, often with rotating watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and operations at sea.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for enlisted roles.
• Ability to meet security clearance requirements where applicable.
• Eligibility to enlist in the U.S. Navy and meet medical/physical standards.

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

Seamanship

Deck operations

Leadership

Watchstanding

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate is a frontline seamanship specialist responsible for deck operations, small boat handling, and leading Sailors on watch. The role includes flight deck support, cargo handling, and security duties, with opportunities to advance through on-the-job qualification and structured training.

Assignments occur on surface ships and shore installations, in varied conditions, often with rotating watches and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and operations at sea.