Maritime Deck & Small-Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill

Navy College Programs

Job summary

U.S. Navy in the United States conducts boatswains mate duties focused on seamanship, deck operations, and watchstanding. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, teamwork, and leadership opportunities as you advance, with training through recruit and BM A School, plus advancement exams and promotion paths within the Navy.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment standards and may include citizenship or residency requirements.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for enlisted positions; officers require a bachelor’s or qualifying degree.
• Other standards include age, medical and fitness requirements, conduct standards, and security clearance where applicable.

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

Teamwork

Small boat handling

Flight deck operations

Maritime security

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree for officer programs

Job description

U.S. Navy in the United States conducts boatswains mate duties focused on seamanship, deck operations, and watchstanding. You will handle small boats, maintain topside equipment, and support cargo handling, flight deck operations, and maritime security.

The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, teamwork, and leadership opportunities as you advance, with training through recruit and BM A School, plus advancement exams and promotion paths within the Navy.