Job Description

ABOUT: Deck Operations Experts (DOE) are crucial to the Navy's esteemed operations. As integral members of a ship's deck department, DOE lead and support daily seamanship activities, maintain ship surfaces and equipment, operate small boats, and engage in vital missions, including Anti-Terrorism Operations and Maritime Interdiction boardings.

Responsibilities: DOE perform a wide variety of seamanship and deck duties, including:

• Standing watch as helmsman, lookout, and Deck Operations Specialist of the Watch.
• Repairing, maintaining, and stowing deck equipment for ongoing operations.
• Serving as Search and Rescue swimmers.
• Standing security watches both in port and at sea.
• Operating sound-powered communication systems.
• Participating in naval ceremonies and shipboard evolutions.
• Conducting underway replenishment between vessels at sea.
• Operating small boats and supporting flight deck and amphibious operations.
• Taking command of tugs, barges, and other small craft.
• Supervising deck crews in cleaning, painting, and maintaining ship surfaces and equipment.
• Directing boat crews during landing and rescue operations.
• Teaching seamanship and assisting with helicopter operations on the flight deck.

What to Expect: This is a hands-on, physically active role. Most duties are performed outdoors alongside a closely coordinated team.

Work Environment: Over a 20-year career, DOE typically spend around 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent at shore stations. Work environments often involve outdoor physical labor, teamwork, and participation in shipboard operations.

Training & Advancement: After Recruit Training, DOE participate in a four-week "A" School in Great Lakes, IL, where they learn essential seamanship fundamentals, general safety, watch standing, preventive maintenance, and underway replenishment procedures. Some DOE may receive additional amphibious training based on future assignments. Promotion opportunities are generally above average for this role.

Education Opportunities: College credits available through the American Council on Education, and degree possibilities through the United States Naval Community College (USNCC).

Qualifications: Ideal candidates should possess:

• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly.
• Good memory, curiosity, physical strength, and manual dexterity.
• Capacity to perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills and resourcefulness.

Benefits: Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

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