Deck Operations Specialist: Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks Boatswains Mate personnel to support seamanship and deck operations. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for sail and combat.

Roles include standing watches, operating boats, repairing deck gear, and participating in replenishments at sea. Advancement depends on performance, time in rate, and required qualifications within a team-focused

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and meet medical, vision, and conduct standards.
• On-the-job qualification in seamanship, small boat handling, deck operations, and watchstanding.

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

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy in the United States seeks Boatswains Mate personnel to support seamanship and deck operations. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready for sail and combat.

Roles include standing watches, operating boats, repairing deck gear, and participating in replenishments at sea. Advancement depends on performance, time in rate, and required qualifications within a team-focused