Maritime Deck & Small Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to handle seamanship and deck operations, serving as a watchstander and leading junior Sailors as you advance. You will manage small boats, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties on ships and at shore installations.

Work is outdoors in varied conditions with high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations, requiring teamwork and strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Seamanship and deck operations expertise.
• Ability to stand watches and lead junior personnel.
• Strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Stand watch as helmsman, lookout, and Boatswain’s 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small boats handling

Flight deck ops

Job description

The U.S. Navy seeks a Boatswains Mate to handle seamanship and deck operations, serving as a watchstander and leading junior Sailors as you advance. You will manage small boats, maintain exterior surfaces, and support cargo handling, flight deck activities, and security duties on ships and at shore installations.

Work is outdoors in varied conditions with high tempo evolutions during replenishments and flight deck operations, requiring teamwork and strict safety practices.