Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Logistics
CG-OAP13 Waterways Operations and Management
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Waterways Operations and Management officers support access to navigable waterways, facilitate commercial vessel movement, and promote a safe, secure, and environmentally sound marine transportation system. They manage waterway infrastructure and vessel movements, communicate waterway and environmental conditions, and carry out applicable port management activities and authorities.
Core Skills
- waterway management
- vessel traffic coordination
- port operations
- marine infrastructure planning
- navigation safety communication
- environmental condition monitoring
- maritime emergency management
- stakeholder coordination
- transportation system resilience
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Power BI
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Project Management
- Emergency Management
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) · Funded
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
- Program Management Professional (PgMP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
- Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activities to meet deadlines.
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects.
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Related Occupations
- Project Management Specialists
- Data Scientists
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Civil Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
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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