Marina Safety Specialist & MWR Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Marina Safety Specialist and MWR Purchasing Coordinator to support a US Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role combines daily marina safety management with procurement support for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs.

Key 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, water hazards and operational risks, adjusting activities as needed.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies or equipment failures and document actions taken.
• Maintain marina logs, inspection records and safety documentation.
• Process purchasing requests for MWR programs, obtain vendor quotes, prepare purchase orders and track procurement actions.
• 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.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s level.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in marina operations, boating safety, procurement or related fields.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in boating safety, procurement or recreation management is preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, Water Safety, Hazardous Materials Communication, Local Emergency Procedures) with annual recertification.
• Valid passport with at least one year beyond hire date and ability to travel internationally.
• Eligibility to obtain country‑specific visas and meet contract medical requirements for the deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Required skills