Duties

• Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater mines
  Naval mine
  A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel...
  
   and associated equipment, gun
  Gun
  A gun is a muzzle or breech-loaded projectile-firing weapon. There are various definitions depending on the nation and branch of service. A "gun" may be distinguished from other firearms in being a crew-served weapon such as a howitzer or mortar, as opposed to a small arm like a rifle or pistol,...
  
  s, gun mounts, handling equipment, small arms
  Small arms
  Small arms is a term of art used by armed forces to denote infantry weapons an individual soldier may carry. The description is usually limited to revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, carbines, assault rifles, battle rifles, multiple barrel firearms, sniper rifles, squad automatic weapons, light...
  
  , surface sonar
  Sonar
  Sonar is a technique that uses sound propagation to navigate, communicate with or detect other vessels...
  
   and mine countermeasure
  Countermeasure
  A countermeasure is a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. As a general concept it implies precision, and is any technological or tactical solution or system designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process...
  
  s equipment.
• Assemble, test, stow, and transport underwater mines.
• Operate, maintain, and perform authorized modifications on material handling equipment, assembly‑level items, and test equipment.
• Perform safety criteria testing on material handling equipment.
• Participate in fleet mining and exercise training programs.
• Train, direct, and supervise personnel in ship's maintenance duties in all activities relating to marlinespike, deck, boat seamanship, painting, maintenance, upkeep of ship's external structure, rigging, deck equipment, and boats.
• Perform seamanship tasks; test and inspect gun ammunition.
• Inspect and repair magazine sprinkler systems.
• Supervise personnel in handling and stowage of gun ammunition.
• Direct crews in operation of guns, gun mounts, ammunition hoists, and handling rooms.
• Function as Plotters and Radiotelephone talkers.
• Maintain Combat Information Center (CIC) displays of strategic and tactical information.
• Operate surveillance radar, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Systems, and associated equipment
• Interpret radar presentations, evaluate tactical situations, and make recommendations to superiors during watch conditions.
• Apply current doctrine and procedures to CIC operations as necessary for radar navigation.
• Provide technical information and assistance related to Mine Warfare and search and rescue operations.
• Provide technical information and advice on capabilities, limitations, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Advise staffs and commands on matters of operations and personnel.
• Operate (manipulate, control, evaluate, and interpret data) surface sonar and other oceanographic systems.

Requirements

• Must have normal color perception
• Must be a U.S. Citizen