DECKHAND
LOCATION: NSWC Panama City
This position is contingent on a proposal.
Candidates with experience working at NSWC Panama City are highly preferred.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• General line handling, spicing/knot tying, responsible for mooring and unmooring vessels to and from piers, docks and buoys
• Operation of deck winches, cranes and anchor winches
• Performs specialized marine and shore-based tasks in support of SCTTR and Fleet training
• Launch/recovery/operation of small boat
• Stand watch while vessel underway for periods of 12 consecutive hours
• Loads cargo as part of deck department team under supervision of Mate/AB
• Maintenance to vessel in accordance with Preventative Maintenance Program
• Maintain cleanliness of vessel and accompanying equipment
• Prepares meals in accordance with crew meal schedule
• Works in team environment under immediate supervision of Mate/AB receiving technical guidance as required
• Maintenance of SCORE Network/NMCI access by regularly accessing computer network system

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have the ability to acquire and hold a Secret Security Clearance
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Credential – Minimum rating of OS
• Valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC – minimum six (6) months prior to renewal)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Basic Safety Training STCW 95, CPR/First Aid
• Must be able to complete company operational specific training with 120 days of hire
• Must be proficient in written and verbal English Language skills.
• Must be able to swim, pass annual company physical and able to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds
• Must be physically fit, and capable of spending extensive hours/days at sea in all weather conditions including performing their emergency duties listed in the vessel Station Bill

Desired:

• Knowledge of military operations is highly desirable.

Education:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years vessel experience at sea.
• Graduation from an accredited trade school, or applicable military service or proven performance gained through experience in operation a vessel at sea.

VETS is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.
VETS is a Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, VETS has a Southwest operations office in Tucson, Arizona and contract management sites throughout the United States. VETS supports a growing number of U.S. Government defense and civilian agencies with technology, systems engineering, as well as construction and program management support services.