Onsite Marina Safety Specialist / MWR Purchasing Coordinator

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About the role

  • Marina Safety Specialist coordinating safety and purchasing for the U.S. Navy Morale, Welfare & Recreation program in Diego Garcia and other locations. Overseeing marina operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily marina operations, ensuring safe use of boats, watercraft, docks, and recreational equipment.
  • Conduct safety inspections of vessels, life‑saving equipment, fuel storage, and dock facilities.
  • Enforce marina safety rules, environmental regulations, and Navy/Amentum standards.
  • Provide safety briefings, equipment orientation, and emergency procedure training to patrons.
  • Monitor weather conditions, water hazards, and operational risks, adjusting activities as needed.
  • Respond to incidents, emergencies, or equipment failures and document all actions taken.
  • Maintain logs, inspection records, and safety documentation.
  • Process purchasing requests for MWR programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
  • Obtain vendor quotes, prepare purchase orders, and track procurement actions through completion.
  • Maintain inventory records, supply logs, and purchasing documentation.
  • Coordinate with vendors, supply teams, and MWR leadership to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Support budget tracking, cost control, and procurement forecasting.
  • Assist with receiving, inspecting, and distributing purchased items.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in marina operations, boating safety, procurement, purchasing, or related fields.
  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in boating safety, procurement, or recreation management preferred.
  • Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
  • Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi‑national workforce preferred.
  • Experience in boating operations, water safety, or marina facility management preferred.
  • Familiarity with purchasing systems, procurement workflows, or MWR operations preferred.
  • Strong communication, safety awareness, and documentation skills preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and passport.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Marina Safety Specialist / MWR Purchasing Coordinator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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