Marina Safety Specialist / MWR Purchasing Coordinator

About the role

The Marina Safety Specialist / MWR Purchasing Coordinator supports a unique U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role combines daily marina safety oversight 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 conditions, 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, 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.

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 preferred.
• Valid passport with at least one year validity beyond hire date and ability to obtain required visas.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and maintain facility credentials.

Required skills

• Customer Service certification
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First Aid certification
• Water Safety certification
• Hazardous Materials Communication Procedures certification
• Local Emergency Procedures training