Maritime Deck Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate (BM) to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert on surface ships. You will stand watches, manage small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling activities in varied maritime environments.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, supervising replenishments at sea, and participating in security watches and naval ceremonies. Advancing through qualified timelines and on‑the‑job training is expected.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and eligibility to serve in the United States Navy.
• Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and meet medical, vision, and dental standards.

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 boat handling

Job description

U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate (BM) to serve as seamanship and deck operations expert on surface ships. You will stand watches, manage small boats, and support flight deck and cargo handling activities in varied maritime environments.

Responsibilities include maintaining deck equipment, supervising replenishments at sea, and participating in security watches and naval ceremonies. Advancing through qualified timelines and on‑the‑job training is expected.