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

U.S. Navy; Stephens City (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy in the United States is seeking a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations across shipboard roles. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities and cargo handling.

The position emphasizes teamwork, physical readiness, and adherence to safety procedures in varied maritime environments, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional qualifications for this job may include physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.

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

Physical fitness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy in the United States is seeking a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations across shipboard roles. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck activities and cargo handling.

The position emphasizes teamwork, physical readiness, and adherence to safety procedures in varied maritime environments, with opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.