... carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best. YEOMAN You are the Navy's front office, handling all matters clerical and ...
... carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best. YEOMAN You are the Navy's front office, handling all matters clerical and ...
... carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best. YEOMAN You are the Navy's front office, handling all matters clerical and ...
... carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best. YEOMAN You are the Navy's front office, handling all matters clerical and ...
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$8.89 - $10.10
2% of jobs
$10.10 - $11.30
4% of jobs
$11.30 - $12.50
9% of jobs
$13.70 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.50 - $13.70
10% of jobs
$13.70 - $14.90
14% of jobs
The median wage is $15.71 / hr.
$14.90 - $16.11
16% of jobs
$16.11 - $17.31
15% of jobs
$17.74 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$17.31 - $18.51
12% of jobs
$18.51 - $19.71
9% of jobs
$19.71 - $20.91
5% of jobs
$20.91 - $22.12
3% of jobs
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$16
$22
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United States Navy rating
6.4
Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
42nd of 49 rated military and defense
Job description
ABOUT
On a Navy ship, quality of life is vital to keeping Sailor morale high. These are the roles that focus on taking care of fellow Sailors, from providing for their needs to supporting their personal growth and achievement.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND HOSPITALITY JOBS IN THE NAVY
PERSONNEL SPECIALIST
We want to see every Sailor grow into the best version of themselves, and that means providing the resources they need to help them advance their careers. If you desire a future career in Human Resources, starting as a Personnel Specialist is guaranteed to open doors for you as you open doors for others.
RETAIL SERVICES SPECIALIST
As a Retail Services Specialist, you’ll learn very quickly just how important the comforts of home are for keeping ship morale high. Whether you’re playing barista, delivering fresh laundry, or giving a trim in the barber shop, you’ll be one of the most popular people on board.
CULINARY SPECIALIST
The galley is the heart of every ship. Whether you’re serving up a spaghetti dinner on a submarine, preparing a gourmet meal for foreign dignitaries on a carrier, or even cooking for the White House, your work will always be essential to keeping morale at its best.
YEOMAN
You are the Navy’s front office, handling all matters clerical and administrative. Whether you’re maintaining court records and correspondence for a shipboard legal team, compiling reports for a Commanding Officers, or filing the paperwork for fellow Sailors’ promotions, your skills are always guaranteed to be in demand.
PAY AND BENEFITS
From the day you start, you’ll receive:
- Competitive salary
- Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
- Free health insurance
- Free housing
- A retirement plan
- Paid training
- College credit
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Undergraduate degree opportunities
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
- Professional credentials and certifications
- College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. citizen or equivalent
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 17 years of age or older
WORK ENVIRONMENT
You may work from one of many offices located at more than 40 major Naval bases across the country, on ships at sea, or at shore-based installations around the world.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes
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Industry
National security, national security and international affairs, public safety statistics centers and offices, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and public administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Washington, DC, US