Deck Operations Specialist (Small Boat & Seamanship)

U.S. Navy; Loxley (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Post-9/11 GI Bill

ACE-recommended college credit

Navy COOL-funded certifications

USMAP apprenticeships

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy places you at the heart of seamanship and deck operations aboard surface ships.

You'll manage small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, with citizenship/work status.
• High school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Medical, vision, dental standards; fitness requirements.
• Teamwork, safety procedures, and clear shipboard communication.
• Additional qualifications include physical strength and stamina for outdoor maritime work.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Boatswains Mate role in the U.S. Navy places you at the heart of seamanship and deck operations aboard surface ships.

You'll manage small boats, maintain deck equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security to keep the fleet ready to sail and fight. Expect outdoor work in varied conditions, frequent watches day and night, and high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities.