Able Seaman (W)

Able Seaman (W) Log In/Register Post Resume Post Job MaritimeJobs.com® Jobs Resumes Back to Job List USA Apply Now Able Seaman (W) Salary $107,778 + up to a $46,442 Bonus Employment type Full Time Experience Mid Career Skills DUTIESThe 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 rovin