Deck Operations Pro: Boatswain’s Mate & Small-Boat Ops

U.S. Navy; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo operations while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

You will participate in underway replenishment, security watches, and naval ceremonies. This role emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness, and adapting to varied weather and sea states aboard ships and shore facilities.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment and citizenship standards.
• Physical fitness and medical standards apply.
• Additional qualifications can include specific skills or experience determined by Navy needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Seamanship

Deck operations

Watchstanding

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and cargo operations while maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

You will participate in underway replenishment, security watches, and naval ceremonies. This role emphasizes teamwork, physical fitness, and adapting to varied weather and sea states aboard ships and shore facilities.