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Positions Currently Open

The manning needs of our fleet are continually evolving. As a result, we continue to review these needs and post job opening announcements as they become available. We expect to hire a full range of deck, engine and supply positions in this fiscal year. Click on a position title below to learn more about the available opportunity. To view a full list of MSC positions click on the department link to the left.

Deck Department

Learn more about the deck department.

Third Officer Third Officer Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 31 August 2010 through 14 September 2010
Able Seaman Able Seaman Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 2 August 2010 through 3 September 2010
Ordinary Seaman Advancement Program Ordinary Seaman Advancement Program Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 07/14/2010, with periodic cut-offs

Engine Department

Learn more about the engine department.

Wiper Advancement Program Wiper Advancement Program Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 6 August 2010, with periodic cut-offs
Electrician Electrician Download Announcement PDF Announcement 1 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs
Third Assistant Engineer Third Assistant Engineer Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 1 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Second Electrician Second Electrician Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 5 May 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Refrigeration Engineer Refrigeration Engineer Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 5 May 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Unlicensed Junior Engineer Unlicensed Junior Engineer Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 22 October 2009, with periodic cut-offs.
Pumpman Pumpman Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 5 August 2009, with periodic cut-offs.
Deck Engineer Machinist Deck Engineer Machinist Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 1 October 2009, with periodic cut-offs.
Electronics Technician Electronics Technician Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 16 March 2010, with periodic cut offs.

Supply Department

Learn more about the supply department.

Assistant Storekeeper Assistant Storekeeper Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 9 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Yeoman Storekeeper Yeoman Storekeeper Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 9 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Steward Cook Steward Cook Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 1 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Assistant Cook Assistant Cook Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 1 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Supply Utilityman Supply Utilityman Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 1 July 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
Cook Baker Cook Baker Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 16 November 2009, with periodic cut-offs.

Communications Department

Learn more about the communications department.

Second Radio Electronics Technician Second Radio Electronics Technician Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 21 June 2010, with periodic cut-offs
Chief Radio Electronics Technician Chief Radio Electronics Technician Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 21 June 2010, with periodic cut-offs.
First Radio Electronics Technician First Radio Electronics Technician Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 28 May 2010, with periodic cut-offs.

Medical Department

Learn more about the medical department.

Medical Services Officer Medical Services Officer Download Announcement PDF Announcement open 17 December 2009, with periodic cut-offs.

Conditions of Employment

If you do not currently have a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), click here to download both the MMC application and general information packages.

All applicants will need to include a copy of their Transportation Workers Identification Credential Card (TWIC). To learn more click here.

To express interest in a position with MSC, please complete an Information Request Form (IRF).

Once you have completed an IRF you may download open position announcements and apply by mail. Please only submit an application for a position that is currently open; applications submitted for positions not currently open will not be processed.

You may not be hired if you fail to report:

  1. Previous security clearance issues (intents to deny or the revocation of security clearances)
  2. Debts
  3. Previous Felony convictions where actual time was served in jail for more than one year.

Any questions relative to this issue should be directed to the CIVMAR Support Center at (866) 562-7672.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has mandated that all Federal departments and agencies begin using E-Verify for all new hires as part of the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. To learn more click here.

The Agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Determination whether an accommodation is appropriate shall be made by the agency as soon as practicable, after the initial application process and shall be made with regard to all applicable statute and regulations. If assistance is required to complete the application process or if you have specific questions about requirements, other positions or more specific hiring details, please call us at 1-866-JOBS-MSC.

Maritime Careers Opening Soon with MSC

In the next several months, we expect to open the following position(s):

Second Assistant Engineer

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