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AB; Able Bodied) W; Watch

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listing for: gCaptain
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 61435 - 64535 USD Yearly USD 61435.00 64535.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Average Annual Salary: $61,442
View the current recruitment bonus memo.

This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.).

DUTIES
Base Salary: $64,535 Per annum. A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Please visit:  for details. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment as Able Seaman are not eligible for recruitment incentives.

The Able Seaman is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-maned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments.

The Able Seaman (W) is a position in the Deck Department aboard ship both at sea and in port. The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Licensed Officers during regular operations. During UNREP/VERTREP, the AB(W) is normally assigned duties on the bridge or in aft steering, but may be assigned other duties under the direct supervision of the Boatswain(s) or Boatswain Mate(s).

May be called out at any time when needed for operations, mandatory overtime, in an emergency situation and shall perform all duties assigned, and will be compensated in accordance with the CMPI.

As a bridge watch stander, will be thoroughly familiar with deck watch standing procedures. Must be a qualified UNREP Helmsman and lookout. As a lookout, incumbent should be familiar with the rules of the road and bouyage system. As an UNREP helmsman, the must have knowledge of the steering system onboard including emergency steering procedures and equipment. The AB(W) is expected to know all helm orders and be able to steer reliably, including alongside other ships during underway replenishment.

During arrival, departure, shipyard docking and undocking evolutions, the AB(W) shall be ready to report to any assigned line handling station and assist in the preparation of heaving and mooring lines as necessary. Incumbent must have a complete knowledge and understanding of all line handling commands and be prepared to inform the Person in Charge of the line handling evolution of any dangerous situations that may be developing or existing, being immediately prepared to respond as directed.

Expected to perform security force duties, maintain small arms qualifications and take other shipboard security training. While on watch in port, the will provide gangway and roving patrol security and is required to know and execute the Force Protection (FP) requirements as designated by the FP plan for the specific port of call and be thoroughly familiar with pre-planned responses including bomb threats.

Should also be familiar with and have a working knowledge of any installed intrusion detection systems.

Shall be thoroughly familiar with immediate actions in the event of fire and emergency responses. Expected to be well-trained and proficient member of fire, repair, and Chemical Biological and Radiological Defense (CBRD) parties. Responsible for learning the location and use of emergency equipment, lifesaving equipment, damage control equipment, safety equipment and become proficient in its use as well as being able to instruct other crew members in its use.

As qualified lifeboat man, may be called upon to take charge of lifeboat launching or assist as directed. May also be…

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