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
Boatswain Mate Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Able Seaman (W) Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Able Seaman (M) Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Second Officer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Third Officer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Ordinary Seaman Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Operations Chief Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 First Officer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025
ENGINE
Second Electrician Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Third Assistant Engineer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Second Assistant Engineer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 First Assistant Engineer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Electronics Technician Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Deck Engineer Machinist Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Refrigeration Engineer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Unlicensed Junior Engineer Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Engine Utilityman Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Pumpman Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Chief Electrician Open: 01 November 2024 - 30 September 2025 Electrician Open: 01 November 2024 - 30 September 2025 Wiper Open: 06 December 2024 - 30 September 2025
SUPPLY
Assistant Storekeeper Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Purser Open: 18 November 2024 - 02 December 2024
COMMUNICATIONS
No Merit Promotions are being offered at this time.
CULINARY
Third Steward Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025 Cook Baker Open: 01 October 2024 - 30 September 2025
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
First Officer Open: 18 November 2024 - 02 December 2024
ENGINE
First Assistant Engineer Open: 18 November 2024 - 02 December 2024
SUPPLY
Yeoman Storekeeper Open: 19 November 2024 - 03 December 2024
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.