Able Seaman

Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Performs as a junior crewperson in a crew of 6 (+/-) team members on 95-foot NAVY Range Training Support Craft

• Works in team environment under supervision of the Master, Mate or other senior personnel receiving technical guidance as required.

• Stands bridge, helm, lookout, and vessel security watches while vessel is underway.

• Performs general preventative and corrective maintenance, corrosion control, housekeeping tasks, scraping, painting, scrubbing and swabbing decks, maintenance of interior and exterior spaces.

• Performs specialized marine and shore-based tasks in support of operations and fleet training, departmental errands, HAZMAT control functions.

• Assists with launch and recovery of oceanographic equipment, small boats, targets, torpedoes and various mission essential equipment or devices. May be required to enter the water to accomplish these tasks.

• Splices mooring lines, tow lines, other working lines using double-braided line and three-strand line.

• Splices cables and performs periodic inspections and maintenance on rigging gear.

• Loads cargo as part of weight handling team under supervision of senior persons.

• Performs maintenance to vessels and equipment in accordance with required Preventative Maintenance Programs

• Maintains cleanliness of vessel and accompanying equipment

• Prepares meals while underway on occasion.

• Assists with replenishment of fuel and water tanks when necessary.

• Operates forklift, machine shop equipment, hand tools, drill press, grinders, band saws, sand blaster, etc.

• Participates as certified rigger and signalman during crane lifts or weight handling events.

• Must be able to work temporarily at other assigned ports and retain Government Travel credit card privileges.

• Performs other duties as required.

• Periodically accesses computer network systems to complete logs, conduct online training, research products or equipment.

• Works aboard assigned vessels and dinghies.

• Must pass annual medical evaluations and required US Coast Guard medical examinations.

• Must pass periodic random drug test.

• Must be able to climb and descend shipboard ladders and masts safely and efficiently.

• Must be a strong swimmer and comfortable swimming in ocean environment.

• Must be able to climb shipboard ladders and work in cramped engine spaces.

• Must be able to lift common deck equipment and recovery gear.

• Work requires excessive walking, standing, crawling, kneeling or repeated stooping.

• Must be capable of remaining at sea for up to 48 or more hours without excessive motion sickness.

• Must be physically fit, and capable of spending extensive hours/days at sea in all weather conditions including performing emergency duties listed in the vessel Station Bill

• Must be able to complete company specific training within 120 days of hire.

• Must be proficient in written and verbal English language skills.

• Lifting, Pushing/Pulling: 50+lbs

• Work positions requirements: walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, cramped, repeated stooping sitting

• Environmental:
  Customer contact, Extended Workday, Confined Work Area, Office Laboratory, Field Assignment, and Increment Weather

• High School or equivalent.

• Two years’ experience as a crewperson on small boats is required.

• Experience performing target, torpedo and oceanographic equipment recovery.

• Needs to be comfortable working in and entering the water to accomplish recoveries.

• Has experience operating radio and oceanographic equipment to transmit this data.

• Experience with snorkeling equipment and comfortable working in water.

• Experience performing daily operational tasks and general maintenance on vessels and related support…