Deck Ops Specialist: Boatswain's Mate

U.S. Navy; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to support seamanship and deck operations on surface ships. You will handle small boats, maintain topside gear, and assist with cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches.

As a Boatswains Mate, you will work outdoors in varied conditions, stand watches day and night, and engage in high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations while collaborating closely with the deck team and advancing through available qualifications.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, may require citizenship or legal residency.
• A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions.
• Meeting age limits and medical, vision, and dental standards.
• Character and conduct standards, background screening.
• Completion of required tests (ASVAB or officer tests) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman or 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

Watchstanding

Deck operations

Small boat handling

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks Boatswains Mate to support seamanship and deck operations on surface ships. You will handle small boats, maintain topside gear, and assist with cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security watches.

As a Boatswains Mate, you will work outdoors in varied conditions, stand watches day and night, and engage in high-tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations while collaborating closely with the deck team and advancing through available qualifications.