Description
Boatswain Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are technical experts for the deck department, providing valuable insight and advice to commissioned officers. Boatswain CWOs serve in roles as middle to senior management depending on job location. Boatswain CWOs perform the duties of operational leads and act as management decision-makers, carrying out the function of liaison between executive management and lower-level personnel. Boatswain CWOs are also responsible for personnel management (e.g., records administration, development and execution of training programs, etc.). Boatswain CWOs may be appointed to command of a vessel, unit or station within the Coast Guard and are usually prior BM ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- operations management
- team leadership and supervision
- risk assessment and safety management
- resource and asset management
- training and mentoring
- project and task management
- standard operating procedure development
- incident and emergency response coordination
- cross-functional coordination
- documentation and reporting
- basic IT and communications systems usage
Common Certifications
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Supervisor
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.