Deck & Small-Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Soap Lake (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This position offers hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy and appropriate citizenship or legal residency.
• Meet medical, vision, and dental standards.
• Achieve required test scores for your program (ASVAB for enlisted or officer tests).
• Security clearance eligibility when required for your rating or designator.

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 or qualifying professional degree

Job description

Boatswains Mates are seamanship and deck operations experts who form the backbone of a ships crew. They handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security, keeping the fleet ready to sail and fight.

This position offers hands-on, outdoor work with frequent watches day and night, high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck activities, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.