Lead Deck SME (Navy RATT)

Typical Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct ship training visits for the purpose of improving Sailor proficiency in the operation and maintenance of ships systems through targeted training and aiding ship's leadership in assessing material condition and readiness program efficacy.
• Compile, curate, develop, and provide training resources (references and curriculum) for ship systems, required programs, technical watchstanding, installed equipment, and maintenance management for use in classroom and deckplate training for ship's force and RATT personnel.
• Teach and reinforce sound shipboard operating principles and processes through leadership by example and deckplate training.
• Conduct comprehensive material condition assessments for installed equipment, portable equipment, safety gear, ship systems, and ship structure.
• Review and assess ship's preventive and corrective maintenance and operating processes and procedures for ship systems, installed equipment, and associated evolutions.
• Advise ship's leadership regarding crew proficiency, material condition, maintenance practices, and required program efficacy.

Primary Work Location

Full time onsite in San Diego, CA. A candidate located in Everett, WA or Pearl Harbor, HI is less ideal but may be considered.

Anticipated Travel

This position involves up to 35% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations, in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Common travel destinations include, but are not limited to: Everett, WA; Pearl Harbor, HI; Sasebo, Japan; Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore.

Typical Physical Activity

Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and hands-on technical or instructor work in a waterfront/shipboard environment. May involve: repetitive motion, talking, traversing shipboard environments (e.g., tight or confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision. Must be physically able to climb up/down a pilot’s ladder to board a naval vessel underway at sea and stay onboard on a U.S. Naval vessel.

Typical Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $80,000 – 90,000/year. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations, and implementation of technical projects related to Deck operations or RATT.
• At least fifteen (15) of supervisory level experience on warships or military auxiliaries as Ships’ Boatswain responsible for overall deck operations.
• At least fifteen (15) of experience with the technical aspects of anchor, windlass, mooring, boat handling, crane, sterngate operations, amphibious operations and underway replenishment systems on warships or military auxiliaries.
• Direct experience with those systems currently employed by the U.S. Navy to include both operations and maintenance.
• Proficient with common productivity software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and support fast-paced operational environments.
• Excellent personnel management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• At least twenty-five (25) years of relevant experience is highly desirable.

Benefit Offerings

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options) + TRICARE Supplemental Coverage
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Resources
• ID Theft Benefits
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program