Promotions and Transfers

Our “Take Command of Your Career®” tagline is something that we take very seriously. It is our goal to give our CIVMAR workforce the ability to advance their career. With hard work and dedication, CIVMARs can advance through our ranks and can continue to challenge themselves professionally. Find Merit Promotion and Coastal Transfer opportunities below to help take your career further faster.

MERIT PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES

One of the ways CIVMARs advance their careers is applying for Merit Promotions. Any CIVMAR interested in moving from one position to another can apply using the Merit Promotion System.

To do so, fill out a merit promotion application for any of the open positions below and and submit to the Command. All positions are scheduled to open annually. Once reviewed, CIVMARs who have deemed best qualified will be notified and these results can be viewed on the Evaluation Board Results page. Note: the schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the Command. Any specific questions you have regarding Merit Promotions Opportunities should be emailed to MSC_POAinbox@us.navy.mil.

Current Announcements
DECK
Able Seaman (W) Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Boatswain Mate Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Able Seaman (M) Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Ordinary Seaman Advancement Program Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 First Officer Open: 05 December 2022 - 30 September 2023 Operations Chief Open: 30 May 2023 - 13 June 2023 Third Officer Open: 12 June 2023 - 30 September 2023 Boatswain Open: 16 June 2023 - 30 June 2023
ENGINE
Unlicensed Junior Engineer Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Deck Engineer Machinist Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Refrigeration Engineer Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Pumpman Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Engine Utilityman Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Second Electrician Open: 06 March 2023 - 30 September 2023 Electrician Open: 05 June 2023 - 19 June 2023 Chief Electrician Open: 05 June 2023 - 19 June 2023 Third Assistant Engineer Open: 12 June 2023 - 30 September 2023
SUPPLY
No Merit Promotions are being offered at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
Radio Electronics Technician Advancement Program Open: 16 January 2023 - 30 September 2023
CULINARY
Cook / Baker Open: 03 October 2022 - 30 September 2023 Steward Cook Open: 26 May 2023 - 09 June 2023 Chief Cook Open: 09 June 2023 - 22 June 2023 Second Cook Open: 16 June 2023 - 30 June 2023
MEDICAL
No Merit Promotions are being offered at this time.

COASTAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Per HR Advisory 2013-4 Coastal Transfer Program, soliciting for a coastal transfer opportunity is being made for the permanent positions below. If you are interested in changing your coastal designation, please submit the appropriate Coastal Transfer Request form to MSC_POAinbox@us.navy.mil by the closing date indicated below.

Current Announcements
DECK
No Coastal Transfers are being offered at this time.
ENGINE
No Coastal Transfers are being offered at this time.
SUPPLY
Laundryman Open: 08 June 2023 - 22 June 2023
COMMUNICATIONS
No Coastal Transfers are being offered at this time.
CULINARY
No Coastal Transfers are being offered at this time.
MEDICAL
No Coastal Transfers are being offered at this time.