SHIP SAFETY SPECIALIST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
FreshPosted Mar 2
Bangor, WashingtonRemote Washington$100,602 - $130,786GS-11Inspection and ComplianceMore Navy jobs →
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SHIP OPERATOR SUPERVISOR I
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$53.37 - $62.26
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves supervising deck operations and serving as the first mate on a 186-foot naval test vessel in Washington state, where you'll lead a crew, handle complex rigging tasks, and pilot the ship during routine operations.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in ship handling and team leadership who thrives in a structured naval environment.
The role emphasizes practical skills over formal education, making it a good fit for seasoned maritime workers ready to take on supervisory duties.
Key Requirements
- Ability to lead or supervise ship operations (screen-out element)
- Experience supervising deck operations on vessels
- Proficiency in piloting and handling large ships during normal operations
- Skills in complex rigging and deck work
- Experience developing and implementing crew work schedules
- Knowledge of maritime safety and operational procedures
- Relevant paid or unpaid experience in small craft or naval vessel operations
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Small Craft Operator Supervisor, First Mate of Yard Torpedo Test (YTT) vessel in the Range Craft Branch, PNW Range Management & Operations Division, System Acceptance & Operational Readiness Department of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA) with a duty location of Bangor, WA.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE THE OPERATIONS OF A SHIP.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will supervise all deck operations as directed by the vessel master.
- You will serve as First Mate with assigned crew of a 186 feet Yard Torpedo Test (YTT) class vessel.
- You will, in conjunction with the master, develop and implement the daily crew work list.
- You will serve as the lead for all complex rigging and deck work.
- You will pilot and efficiently handle the vessel during normal operations.
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