Description
The combat engineering senior sergeant inspects and advises on bridging, rafting, and river crossing operations. Formulates and maintains construction schedules. Assist in supervision of troops in assault operations. Perform ground and aerial reconnaissance. Advises engineer staff section personnel in matters involving combat engineer operations. Coordinate with staff agencies for engineer operational and tactical support. Coordinate employment of engineer elements operating with infantry and armored units. Inspects construction sites and enforces job specification and safety standards. Collects, interprets, analyzes, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence data.
Core Skills
- construction and engineering project management
- bridging and rafting operations planning
- route and terrain reconnaissance
- resource and materials management
- training management and evaluation
- operations planning and staff integration
- scheduling and work breakdown structuring
- safety and risk management programs
- technical advising to command and staff
- cross functional coordination with other units
- reporting and readiness tracking
- team leadership and supervision
- quality control and inspection
- logistics and movement planning
- use of engineering design standards
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- Construction Manager in Training (CMIT)
- NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) Pathway
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
Civilian Career Paths
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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