Deck Operations Specialist: Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Myrtle Point (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo and flight deck operations.

They play a vital role in security and ship operations, often leading junior Sailors as they advance. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.

Qualifications

• General enlistment requirements including US citizenship/residency, age, medical and character standards.
• Experience in seamanship, deck handling, and watchstanding is expected.
• Opportunity for advancement based on performance, time in rate, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswains Mate of the Watch.
• Operate small boats and support flight deck and other operations.
• Repair and maintain deck equipment and exterior 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

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts responsible for handling small boats, maintaining topside equipment, and supporting cargo and flight deck operations.

They play a vital role in security and ship operations, often leading junior Sailors as they advance. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.