Deck Operations & Seamanship Specialist

U.S. Navy; Atkins (IA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment. Duties cover flight deck and amphibious support, cargo handling, and security watches in port and at sea.

Pathways include Recruit Training followed by BM A School, with on-the-job qualification and advancement based on performance and time in rate. Navy benefits and structured advancement opportunities apply.

Qualifikationen

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positions.
• Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
• Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards.
• Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening.
• Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs.
• Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks a Boatswains Mate to perform seamanship and deck operations, including standing watches, operating small boats, and maintaining deck equipment. Duties cover flight deck and amphibious support, cargo handling, and security watches in port and at sea.

Pathways include Recruit Training followed by BM A School, with on-the-job qualification and advancement based on performance and time in rate. Navy benefits and structured advancement opportunities apply.