Navy Diver
Company: Navy
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: January 7, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionABOUTTheir 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:* Perform a
variety of diving salvage operations and special diving duties
worldwide* Take part in construction and demolition projects*
Execute search and rescue missions* Support military and civilian
law enforcement agencies* Serve as the technical experts for diving
evolutions for numerous military Special Operations units* Provide
security, communications and other logistics during Expeditionary
Warfare missions* Carry out routine ship maintenance, including
restoration and repairRESPONSIBILITIESYour 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 environmentsDeep submergence - Probing the greatest depths in
the name of research and other classified missionsShip husbandry -
Inspecting and repairing ships and submarinesSaturation diving -
Working and living at extreme depths for days or weeks at a
timeWORK ENVIRONMENTFittingly, 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.TRAINING &
ADVANCEMENTTraining 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 fitnessSecond 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:* Air
and mixed gas diving* Underwater cutting and welding* Demolition*
Recompression chamber operations* Underwater hydraulic tools* Ship
maintenance, repair and salvageFleet 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 valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fieldsEDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIESMembers 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 the fundamentals of
explosive ordnance disposal to chemical and biological warfare,
military tactics, deep-sea diving or a number of other tactical
military procedures.Beyond offering access to professional
credentials and certifications, Navy training in the EOD 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:* Navy College
Program and Tuition Assistance* Post-9/11 GI BillQUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTSMales 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:* Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with
no color blindness* Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) score: AR+VE=103, MC=51* Pass a physical
examination required for divers* Be 30 years of age or younger*
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearanceVisit the
Navy SWCC PST Calculator to review the current minimum Navy Ph
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