Army MOS · Support
T8 Civil Operations Specialist
Overview
A Civil Operations Specialist holds an additional skill qualification available for use with any Army MOS. The Soldier earns this qualification by graduating from the National Guard Bureau Civil Operations Specialist Course conducted under the National Guard Bureau J3 Counter-drug Mobile Training Team.
Core Skills
- community engagement
- stakeholder coordination
- program planning and execution
- data collection and reporting
- briefing and public speaking
- interagency collaboration
- training and facilitation
- cultural awareness
- conflict resolution
- information gathering and analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Public Health
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Communication Management Professional (CMP)
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
Career Growth
- Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Related Occupations
- Healthcare Social Workers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Rehabilitation Counselors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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