Diver
Company: US Navy
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 6, 2021
|
|
|
Job Description:
About
Their accomplishments are epic. Their expertise is unrivaled. No
other force is more intensely trained to succeed in the perilous
world of underwater adventure. Each assignment they take on is
crucial and backed by a steadfast dedication to teamwork.
Navy Divers are part of an extraordinary community. They journey
anywhere from the darkest depths of the world's oceans to freezing
arctic-like conditions underneath icebergs, accomplishing a number
of tasks only few can perform, with no margin for error.
Navy Divers may be expected to:
What to Expect
Navy Diver
More Information
Full time Part time
Responsibilities
Your job as a Navy Diver could encompass many dive specialties,
including:
Salvage and recovery - Locating and retrieving wreckage; conducting
harbor and waterway clearance, underwater repairs and salvage
operations in all environments
Deep submergence - Probing the greatest depths in the name of
research and other classified missions
Ship husbandry - Inspecting and repairing ships and submarines
Saturation diving - Working and living at extreme depths for days
or weeks at a time
There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.
Work Environment
Fittingly, the Navy Diver motto is "We Dive the World Over."
Members of this Special Operations force travel the world, working
everywhere imaginable, in just about every possible undersea
environment - from cold, muddy water where underwater tasks can be
completed by feel only - to warm, tropical waters clear enough for
underwater photography.
There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.
Training & Advancement
Training to become a Navy Diver challenges your willpower,
intelligence and physical strength - and puts your desire to the
test. Complete the training, and you'll rank among the world's
elite underwater adventurers. Training includes:
Diver Preparation Course(7 weeks)at Naval Training Command, Great
Lakes, IL, for training in basic electrical and engineering
courses, water adaptability and physical fitness
Second Class Dive School(15 weeks)at the Naval Diving and Salvage
Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, FL, for training in any or
all of the following:
Fleet Training- You will be assigned to one of the Navy Diving
Units to be trained to perform underwater ship repair, salvage and
construction, using either SCUBA equipment or a
surface-supplied-air diving system. Training for Diving Medical
Officers and Diving Medical Technicians is also part of Fleet
training.
Advanced Training- Many experienced divers return to NDSTC for
further course work so they can qualify as First Class Divers and
Master Divers.
For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree,
Officer roles are available - providing opportunities to lead and
train others.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and
based on performance. It's also important to note that specialized
training received and work experience gained in the course of
service can lead to valuablecredentialing and occupational
opportunitiesin related fields
There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.
Education Opportunities
Members of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations
(NSW/NSO) community have any number of unique opportunities to
advance their education. Navy training provides skills and
knowledge in everything from military tactics, deep-sea diving and
a number of other tactical military procedures.
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and
certifications, Navy training in the NSW/NSO community can
translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree
through the American Council on Education . You may also continue
your education through opportunities like the following:
There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.
Qualifications & Requirements
Males and females are eligible to apply to become Enlisted Navy
Divers. No college degree is required, but a high degree of
difficulty and satisfaction is standard. Training is tough and
ongoing. You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for Divers
at any time during your first enlistment.
Entry Requirements:
Visit the Navy SWCC PST Calculator to review the current minimum
Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge
Programs.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're
currently serving , whether you've served before or whether you've
never served before .
There are no part-time jobs available for this career track.
Contact Us
Have a question or just want to learn more? We're here to help.
Chat Live
Find a Recruiter
1-800-USA-NAVY
Keywords: US Navy, Seattle , Diver, Other , Seattle, Washington
|
Click
here to apply!
|
