Maritime Deck & Small-Boat Operations Specialist

U.S. Navy; Gobles (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boatswains Mate in the U.S. Navy is a seamanship and deck operations expert who handles small boats, maintains deck equipment, and supports cargo handling and flight deck activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness, with watches at sea and in port, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Assignments aboard surface ships and shore installations may require travel and deployment, offering challenging, outdoor work in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include:Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policyA high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelors or qualifying professional degree for officer positionsMeeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy. Some communities have more restrictive age rangesMeeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standardsMeeting character and conduct standards, including background screeningAchieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programsEligibility for a security clearance when required for
• Additional qualifications for this job may include:Physical strength and stamina to work safely in an outdoor maritime environment, often with repetitive tasks, ladders, and heavy loads.
• Ability to work well in a team, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly in a shipboard environment.

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

Job description

The Boatswains Mate in the U.S. Navy is a seamanship and deck operations expert who handles small boats, maintains deck equipment, and supports cargo handling and flight deck activities.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and readiness, with watches at sea and in port, and opportunities to lead junior Sailors as you advance.

Assignments aboard surface ships and shore installations may require travel and deployment, offering challenging, outdoor work in varied conditions.