Deck Operations & Small Boat Specialist

U.S. Navy; Village of Williston Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role on surface ships involves seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and replenishment activities, maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and rapid response in varied maritime environments, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and formal schools.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards including citizenship/work status, education, age, medical and security requirements.
• Seamanship and deck operations are core competencies for Boatswains Mates.
• Advancement based on performance and time in rate.

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

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mate role on surface ships involves seamanship and deck operations essential to ship readiness. You will stand watches, operate small boats, and support flight deck and replenishment activities, maintaining deck equipment and surfaces.

This position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and rapid response in varied maritime environments, with opportunities for advancement through on-the-job training and formal schools.