Deck Operations Specialist – Boatswain’s Mate

U.S. Navy; Town of Champlain (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Navy College Program opportunities

Job summary

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship’s crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck activities.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards.
• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, citizenship/residency as required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted, with higher requirements for officers.

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

Watchstanding

Small boats handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer positions

Job description

U.S. Navy Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ship’s crew.

They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect hands-on outdoor work in varied weather, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and deck activities.